Module Details

Module Code: INTR6010
Title: Sustainability and Transport
Long Title: Sustainability and Transport
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2011/12 ( September 2011 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Introduction to transport energy issues. Evaluation of the environmental impacts of mass transport strategies. Practical experience of engine performance utilising new fuel options.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the impact of transport energy use on the environment.
LO2 Describe the operation of a range of new engine technologies.
LO3 Undertake and present in a written report group laboratories to measure the performance charactersitics of biofuel powered engines.
LO4 Explain the future options for transport use by way of a group visual display and written report.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Energy and Transport
Energy trends in transport sector. Global, EU and National Statistics.Transport 21. Sustainable transport-Statement of Strategy 2005 - 2007
Categories of Transport Use
Commuter, haulage, and public transport sectors
Transport Planning Issues
National Development Plan. Road Building vs Public Transport. Rail Network Development
Vehicle Developments
Hybrid, Electric, and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Options
Transport Fuels
Biodiesel, BioEthanol, E-Blends, PPO.
Emissions, Standards and Targets
Emission regulations. Vehicle carbon emission limits. Reduction in oil based fuel targets.
Environmental and performance issues
Land for Food vs Fuel. Engine Performance. Maintenenace Issues. Distribution Problems. LCA of new technologies.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Group Lab session reports
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Visual display on future transport options
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Report on future transport technology
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Short Test
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact No Description Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Energy and Sustainability. (2003), Boyle, Oxford Uni Press.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • ETTAR. (2007), Transport and the Environment:Barriers to the take up of Environmental, Gothenburg.
  • ETTAR. (2008), Workshop ETTAR, Barriers to the take-up of more efficient transport and logistics planning and training and awareness raising methods, Workshop ETTAR.
Other Resources
  • website, www.ettar.eu.
  • website, http://www.transport.ie/viewitem.asp?id= 10378&lang=ENG&loc=1913.
  • website, http://www.transport21.ie/.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ESENT_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Sustainable Energy Engineering 3 Mandatory