Module Details

Module Code: BULD7002
Title: Building Energy Rating
Long Title: Building Energy Rating
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 5 programme(s)
Module Description: This module takes the student through the building energy rating certification process. The course covers legislation, the underpinning theory of all aspects affectng thermal performance of a building and extensive use of the DEAP (Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure)software.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse the construction, thermal, mechanical and electrical systems characteristics that affect a building's energy demand.
LO2 Compile a data file consisting of all the drawings and calculautions to allow a rigerous external audit of the building energy assessment.
LO3 Assess the impact of cost effective modifications to facilitate the improvement of a building's energy rating.
LO4 Apply industry software in the analysis of a dwelling's energy 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
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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
Legislation
European and Irish legislation covering Building Energy Rating (EPBD 2002/91/EC,EPBD Recast and SI 666 2006)
Heat Transfer Theory
Conduction, convection, infiltration, U-value calculations(homogeneous structures and thermally bridged stuctures)
Heating and ventilation
Domestic heating systems, heating systems controls,renewable heat sources, natural ventilation, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
Domestic Hot water
Hot water generation, hot water controls, solar water heating
TGDL
Compliance checking with TGDL with referance to minimun acceptable U-values, structural air tightiness, controls, renewable energy contribution, energy performance coefficient and carbon performance coefficient.
DEAP
Use of DEAP software to calculate building energy ratings and check compliance with TGDL.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Produce a data file for all the DEAP inputs relating to a building's structural details, U-values, air tightness and ventilation.The data file will be of a standard equivalent to that required by BER assessors. Enter all the data into the DEAP sofware
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Produce a data file for all the DEAP inputs relating to heating systems, hot water systems, control systems and fuel sources. The data file will be of a standard equivalent to that required by BER assessors. Enter all the data into the DEAP sofware
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Use the DEAP software to evaluate the effect of a range of renewable technologies on a building's energy rating, carbon performance coefficient and energy performance coefficient.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Short question format exam covering all aspect of building energy rating theory and DEAP software.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 Building Energy Rating undepinning theory and legislation Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact DEAP software Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study and project work 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
  • (2002), Directive 2002/91/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the energy performance of buildings.
  • Dept. of Environment, Community and Local Government. (2011), Technical Guidance Document L 2011 - Conservation of Fuel and Energy, [ISBN: 978-1-4064-2594-9].
  • SEAI. (2012), Dwelling Energy Assessment Proccedure Manual, Version 3.2.1.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • NSAI. (2007), IS EN ISO6946:2007.
  • NSAI. (2007), IS EN 13370:2007.
  • CIBSE. (2005), Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, [ISBN: 1 903287 58 8].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBENS_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Energy Systems 6 Mandatory
CR_ESENT_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Sustainable Energy Engineering 6 Mandatory
CR_EBSEN_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Building Services Engineering 5 Elective
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 5 Elective
CR_EENEN_7 Certificate in Environmental and Energy Engineering 1 Elective