Module Details

Module Code: CRAF7013
Title: Industrial Oil Fired Equipment
Long Title: Industrial 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: The aim of this module is to introduce the student to industrial oil fired appliances and installations, oil storage and tank installations.This module introduces the student to practical and theoretical knowledge of oil codes of practice, safety and current regulations.
 
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 safey regulations.
LO2 Explain the operating principles for a range of commercial oil fired systems, including installation, storage and delivery.
LO3 Analyse the technical design requirements of commercial oil burners and flues.
LO4 Survey data to produce efficiencies in commercial burners and flues.
LO5 Generate a sectional oil boiler, using four sections, front, intermediate and back sections, employing correct procedures and selection of tools and materials.
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
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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
Building Regulations
Codes and standards within the industry. Health and safety hazards, protective clothing and personal safety, and environmental considerations.
Oil Specifications
Calorific value of oil, different grades of oil and their identification, origins of oil and oil based products, Oil pre-heaters, and redwood viscometer testing. `
Oil Storage and Supply
Compare the principles, safety features and installation requirements of oil fuel, storage, and supply, storage tanks, tank materials, installations, above and below ground storage, tank connections and access, tank filling, spill prevention, leak detection and overfill prevention, tank gauges, and corrosion protection, Bunding and containment, and alarm systems.
Oil Pipeline Installations
One and two piped systems, pumps - pumped oil lines, fill lines and termination points, piping materials, metering, filters, testing of the pipework network, corrision protection and pipe sizing.
Commercial Oil Burners
Single, modulating and duel-fuel, analyze the components and operating principles, codes of practice, burner control, start up and shut down sequence, basic fault finding, heating system considerations, servicing and commissioning procedures.
Sectional oil boilers
Sectional oil boiler - basic theory and building techniques employed, using correct tools, materials and correct sequence selection.
Calculations
Basic pipe and tank sizing of oil lines, fill pipes, and tanks. Stack loss percentage, flue gas temperature, carbon dioxide percentage, combustion efficiency, and air supply requirements.
Chimneys, Flues and Ventilation
Construction types, materials used, draft stabilisers, insulation, and cleaning points.
Controls
Fire valves, duel thermostat, frost protection and filters,
Combustion Efficiency Testing
Flue draught, smoke reading, carbon dioxide percentage, flue gas temperature, flue / appliance efficiency, found using maual and digital analyzer.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework55.00%
End of Module Formal Examination45.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Oil safety regulations, safety, and oil specifications.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Sectional oil boilers.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Combustion efficiency testing.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 45
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
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 Practical based. Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study / Research 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 based Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study / research Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • (2001), Data Book Special Plumbing Systems, [ISBN: 1-891255-16-9].
  • David V. Chadderton. Building services engineering, [ISBN: 978-0415-41355-8].
  • Butterworth - Hennman... (2007), Fred Hall building services., [ISBN: 9880750682206].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • (2004), cibse concise handbook, 2nd edition. [ISBN: 1 903287 44 8].
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 6 Mandatory