Module Details

Module Code: CRAF7007
Title: Renewable Heating Technology
Long Title: Renewable Heating Technology
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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 introduces the student to different types of heating and hot water systems developed from renewable energy heat sources.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and compare the operating principles of renewable heating technologies.
LO2 Explain the correct installation procedures for renewable heating technologies.
LO3 Commission and service the various renewable heating systems.
LO4 Calculate heat energy ratings associated with renewable heating systems
LO5 Fault find on a hot water Solar Panel system
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

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.
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Indicative Content
High Efficiency Boilers
Oil and gas condensing boilers.
Under Floor Heating
Methods of heating. Typical components and system layout. The correct water temperatures for comfort heating. Pipe sizing and controls.
Biomass
Wood pellet and wood chip for combustion log boilers. Technology and plant components. Storage, handling and transport systems.
Buffer Tanks
To demonstrate the working principles and their necessity in the heating and hot water system.
Solar Panels
Flat plate and vacumm tube solar panels. Typical components and system layout. To select and identify the correct components for a typical hot water installation.
Geothermal
Gound source, air to water, site design and location and controls.
Domestic or Micro Combined Heat and Power Plant
Generation of heat and electricity plant. Surplus sold back to power companies.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework55.00%
End of Module Formal Examination45.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Short answered questions on high efficiency boilers and underfloor heating.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Writtrn report comparing and contrasting Biomass and Solar Panel renewable technologies.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 45
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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 Formal lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Demonstration Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed. 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 Formal Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Demonstration Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed 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. (2003), Heating systems, Blackwell Publishing, Malden, MA, [ISBN: 0632059370].
  • K Pennycook,. Illustrated Guide to Renewable Technologies, [ISBN: 9780860226727].
  • (2013), Solar Thermal. Solar Thermal Water, First. cengage learning emea, [ISBN: 9781408064689].
  • Ed Suttie. (2011), Wood Fuel for Space and Water Heating, ihs Bre Press, p.32, [ISBN: 1848061986].
  • Lee Rose - Elaine Koster. (2012), Solar Hot Water, Dc 23. Low - Impact Living Initative, p.272, [ISBN: 0954917191].
  • Geoffrey M. Horn,. (3010), Biofuels, Chelsea Club House, Amereca, [ISBN: 978-160413-782-8].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECTMS_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology - Mechanical Services 5 Mandatory