Module Details

Module Code: CRAF6022
Title: Heating, Hot & Cold Systems
Long Title: Heating, Hot & Cold Systems
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2150 - Craft
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module concentrates on the installation of low pressure heating systems, hot and cold distribution systems. It describes the operation of selected pieces of plant such as unvented hot water, pumps and boilers.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Install low pressure, direct and indirect cold water systems.
LO2 Combine system components and system controls to produce central heating circuits/zones.
LO3 Install of central heating boilers, and connecting pipework.
LO4 Describe types of central heating design.
LO5 Identify and solve problems in low pressure central heating, hot and cold water systems.
LO6 Install direct and indirect hot water systems
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
Hot Water Systems.
Install direct and indirect systems, cylinders, primary flow and return, secondary circulation, materials, siting and insulation etc. Unvented hot water components.
Cold Water
Install direct and indirect systems and water authority bye-laws. Cold water storage cisterns. Back flow, back siphonage, contamination and stagnation of water supply.
Central Heating
Select a heating system and install in the lab incl; pipework, radiators, boiler, pump, components/zoning. Gravity circulation and fully pumped circulation.
Safety & Environmental
Assessment of hazards, operational safety and environmental issues.
Quality Control
Testing and inspection of joints by means of visual inspection, pressure testing procedures and commisioning.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
Installation of direct and indirect cold water systems.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 5,6
Assessment Description
Installation of direct and indirect hot water systems.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Installation of central heating systems, components and controls.
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
Lab Contact Workshop 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
Lab Contact Workshop 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
  • Anthony R. Day, Martin S. Ratcliffe & Keith J. Shepherd. (2009), Heating systems, Blackwell Publishing, Malden, MA, [ISBN: 0-632-05937-0].
  • Keith J. Moss. (2009), Heating and water services design in buildings, Spon Press, London, [ISBN: 0415291852].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website: CIBSE publications, www.cibse.org.uk.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECTMS_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology - Mechanical Services 4 Mandatory