Module Details

Module Code: CRAF7010
Title: Oil Fired Equipment
Long Title: Oil Fired Equipment
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 oil firing equipment and installations, oil storage and tank installations.The aim of this module is to give the student a practical and theoretical knowledge of domestic oil fired appliances.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Comply with the safe codes of practice with regard to oil safety regulations.
LO2 Explain the operating principles for a range of oil fired systems.
LO3 Commission and maintain oil fired equipment.
LO4 Classify the technical design requirements for oil fuel storage tank installation.
LO5 Analyse the products of combustion using test equipment to produce efficient performance.
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.
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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
Building Regulations
Codes of practice within the industry, pollution control, and safety requirements.
Oil Specifications
Calorific value of oil, fuel efficiency, flues, and ventillation, commissioning, and servicing, controls and fault finding.
Oil Burners
Distinguish the components, working principles and safety features of vapourising and pressure jet burners and commissioning.
Oil Storage and Supply
Compare the principles, safety features and installation requirements of oil fuel storage and supply. Planning, oil lines, materials, corrosion protection, single and two pipe supply systems, de-aeration devices, controls, fire valves, building regs, bunding, foundations, installation and connection.
Combustion Efficiency Testing
Content of flue gases,temperature of flue gases, solids in flue gases, flue draught, excessive draught, draught stabilisers, chimneys / flues for oil-fired boilers, combustion performance testing and analysis, and equipment service maintenance schedule
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework45.00%
End of Module Formal Examination55.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Class test on safe codes of practice with regard to oil safety regulations.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Skills test working on pressure jet / vapourising burners in the lab.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
Combustion efficiency testing using manual and digital analysers.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 55
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 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 Oil appliances. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self-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 Formal lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact oil appliances Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research various systems / self 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
  • David V. Chadderton. (2013), Building services engineering, 6th Edition.. [ISBN: 978-0415-41355-8].
  • Fred Hall building services. (2007), Butterworth-Hennman, [ISBN: 9880750682206].
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_ECTMS_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology - Mechanical Services 5 Mandatory