Module Details

Module Code: CRAF6017
Title: Industrial Services
Long Title: Industrial Services
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2150 - Craft
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to introduce the student to the installation and operating principles of steam systems, compressed air systems, medical/industrial gases and vacuum systems. It describes the operation of selected pieces of plant such as boilers, compressers, gas distribution, high and low pressure steam plants, safety, hazards and components.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the operating principles of a range of industrial service systems.
LO2 Identify and apply safe working procedures on industrial systems.
LO3 List the critical components used on steam systems, compressed air systems, medical/industrial gases and vacuum systems.
LO4 Identify colour coding of pipework on various industrial systems.
LO5 Describe the safety and environmental requirements for industrial service elements.
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
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Steam systems
Describe the principles, applications and components of steam systems. Describe the purpose of condensate return, trapping sets. The use for steam in industry and safe working procedures.
Compressed air.
Describe the principles, applications and components of compressed air systems, types of pipe material and fastenings.
Medical gases.
Identification of medical gases, chemical symbols, colour codes, dangers associated with medical gases, pipelines and components.
Vacuum Systems.
List the principles and applications of vacuum installations e.g. vacuum pumps, pipelines, materials, fittings and regulators.
Industrial gases
Identification of industrial gases and pressure hazards ie. argon, carbon dioxide, helium and nightrogen. Safety regulations associated with industrial gases.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Pipework identification.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Medical/industrial gases and vacuum systems
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final 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 Theory Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Edwin M. Talbott. (2009), Compressed air systems, [ISBN: 0881731455].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • http:/www.spiraxsarco.com/ie/.
  • http:// medicalgasinfo.com.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECTMS_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology - Mechanical Services 2 Mandatory
CR_EMSTE_6 Certificate in Mechanical Services Technology 2 Mandatory