Module Details
| Module Code: |
CRAF6021 |
| Title: |
Gas Technology
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Long Title:
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Gas Technology
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2150 - Craft
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces the student to the code of practice for the installation of Natural Gas, Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) from the point of delivery to the gas equipment.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Describe the safety standards and leglislation as it applies to Natural Gas, Liquid Petroleum Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas. |
| LO2 |
Differentiate the characteristics and constituents of Natural Gas, Liquid Petroleum Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas. |
| LO3 |
Describe the combustion process, carbon monoxide and ventilation requirements used in gas equipment. |
| LO4 |
Describe the safe installation of gas pipework, flues and equipment. |
| LO5 |
Explain and describe hazardous and substandard installations. |
| 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).
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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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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Origins of Natural Gas, Liquid Petroleum Gas and Liqefied Natural Gas
Countries of origin, drilling techniques, land fall stations, interconnectors and uses.
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Renewable Natural Gas
Renewable natural gas, also known as sustainable natural gas and biogas.
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Safety Standards and Legislation
Irish Standard I.S. 813 Domestic Gas Appliances. Irish Standard I.S. 329 Gas Distribution Mains. Irish Standard I.S. 265 Distribution of gas service pipes. Irish Standard I.S. 3216 Code of Practice for the bulk storage of LPG. EN 1175 Gas Supply to buildings. Safety Health & Welfare Act 2005. Building Regulations TGD L Conservation of Fuel and Energy 2005.
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Gas Characteristics
Gross calorific value, vapour pressure, flammability limits, boiling point and odourisation. Burners, flames, flame retention and the combustion process.
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Gas Supply Systems
Natural gas and LPG supply systems, LPG bulk tank systems and LPG cylinders. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supply systems. Gas to liquids technology. Manfacture and transportation of LPG and LNG.
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Ventilation
Provision of air, combustion air, cooling air, adventitious openings and carbon monoxide.
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Installation of Pipework
Materials, pipe sizing, pressure loss, means of isolation, identification, pipework joints, resistance to fire, nitrogen purging, testing and commissioning of pipework.
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Equipment Connection and Location
Flexible connection to equipment, plug and socket connections, gas fires, flueless water heaters, cookers and boilers.
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Bulk Installation
Tank siting, access requirements, above ground tank installations, semi moulded tank installations and cylinders.
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Testing and Commissioning
Testing pipework for soundness, admission of gas, purging, spillage testing of appliances, combustion analysis, commissioning requirements and declaration of conformity.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 60.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| 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.
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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 |
Practical demonstration. |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independant study of course content |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| 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 |
Practical demonstration |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Research the various systems |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Roy Treloar. (2010), Gas Installation Technology, 2nd Edition. [ISBN: 978-1-4051-8958-3].
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Tolleys. (2006), Basic Science and Practice of Gas Service, 4th edition. Elserver, [ISBN: 13:978-0-75-066945-0].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Roy Treloar. (2003), Plumbing Encyclopaedia, [ISBN: 1405106131].
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