Module Details

Module Code: BULD8021
Title: Building Thermal Dynamic Analysis
Long Title: Building Thermal Dynamic Analysis
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module looks at all the components that contribute to heat gain in a building. Quantification of solar gain and internal gain is undertaken. Coling loads are calculated using dynamic modelling.Methodolgies such as shading and use of exposed thermal mass to minimise the cooling load are explored.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse the components of heat gain that contribute to building cooling load.
LO2 Select and apply an appropriate form of modelling for cooling load calculations
LO3 Apply dynamic analysis in the calculation of the peak cooling loads and maximum summer internal temperatures of a building.
LO4 Propose methodologies to reduce peak cooling load.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Modelling
Description of steady state and dynamic models for cooling load calculations, applicability and limitation of models. Properties of structures that affect the dynamic analysis such as thermal transmittance, thermal admittance, time lag, decrement factor and response factor.
Solar Gains
Calculation of solar gain through glazing, solar irradiance, altitude and azimuth angles, estimation of solar cooling loads using empirical tables.
Internal gains
Determination of lighting load due to lux levels and lamp type, estimation of occupation rates and associated sensible and latent heat gains, assessment of loads from business machines, laboratory equipment etc. Heat loads form industrial equipment.
Cooling load calculations
Use of dynamic model equations (CIBSE admittance proceedure) to calculate the summer cooling load and peak summer internal temperatures in a building.
Load minimisation strategies
External shading devices, glazing treatment, internal binds, reduction in glazing area, thermal mass, night cooling.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Cooling load calculation for model building
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Cooling load minimisation
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
In class exam based
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Course content Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study & assessments Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • W.P. Jones. (2001), Air Conditioning Engineering, 5th. Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford, [ISBN: 0 7506 5074 5].
  • CIBSE. (2006), Guide A - Environmental Design, 7th. CIBSE, London, [ISBN: 1-903287-66-9].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • BSRIA. (2003), Rules of Thumb, 4th ed. BSRIA, UK, [ISBN: 0 86022 626 3].
  • ASHRAE. (2005), Fundamentals, 30, ASHRAE, USA.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBENS_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Energy Systems 7 Mandatory