Module Details

Module Code: MECH6002
Title: Building Services Processes
Long Title: Building Services Processes
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module intoduces students to pipework fabrication processes, plantroom design and mechanical plant operation and control. It also, focuses on the integration of solar thermal systems; combining both theory and its applications to real situations.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the jointing processes used for copper, mild steel, stainless steel and plastic piping systems and state the safe operating proceedures of plant and equipment associated with these processes.
LO2 Explain the operating principles for a range of welding systems and associated satety requirements.
LO3 Describe the operation of domestic and commercial heating and hot and cold water systems and circuit layouts and integration of solar thermal systems.
LO4 Describe the operation and control of seleted mechanical plant.
LO5 Generate plantroom schematics.
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
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
Copper piping systems
Materials, capilliary and compression joints, brazing, soldering, pressure testing.
Plastic piping systems.
Materials, solvent welding, fusion welding and pressure testing.
Welding
MMA, MAGS, TAGS, MIG, selection of welding processes, joint design and distortion, weld defects and detection, destructive and non-destructive testing.
Steel piping systems
Materials, threading, welding and testing.
Plantroom design
Plant and equipment, plantroom layouts, heating system circuits, solar thermal systems.
Heat emitters
Industrial and commercial heat emmiters, control processes.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Welding processes, defects & testing
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Plantroom design
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Fabrication and testing
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Piping systems and heating circuits
No End of Module Formal 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 Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Labs and Plantroom visits Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Report writing and projects Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Fred Hall, Roger Greeno. (2009), Building Services Handbook, Fifth Edition, [ISBN: 978-1-85617-626-2].
  • A.R. Day, M.S. Ratcliffe, K.J. Shepherd. (2008), Heating Systems, Plant and Control, Wiley.
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_EBENS_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Energy Systems 2 Elective
CR_ESENT_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Sustainable Energy Engineering 2 Elective
CR_EBSEN_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Building Services Engineering 2 Elective
CR_EBSEN_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Building Services Engineering 2 Elective