Module Details

Module Code: BUIL C2G01
Module Title: Building Services 2
Title: Building Services 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Yvonne Finn
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of Building Services 2 is
(1) to give students a basic knowledge of the technology associated with the installation and operation of heating and ventilation services, and
(2) to give the student an appreciation of how the building shell and the services are interlinked.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate through sketches and written work a theoretical knowledge of the relationship between the building and it's occupants and the building services contained within it
LO2 Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of U-Values and apply this knowledge to building regulation maximum criteria.
LO3 Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of the heating services used within a building
LO4 Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of the natural and mechanical ventilation and air conditioning services required for a building
LO5 Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of the effects of condensation on the effects of a building
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
The Building and Building Services (2h)
(a) Climate (b) Zoning (c) Site characteristics and sustainability (d) The building envelope and design implications (e) Building shapes (f) The occupants and human comfort
U-Values (10h)
(a) Part L Building Regulation requirements and benchmarks (b) CIBSE Guides specifications (c) Elemental and fractional U-values Theory and calculations (d) Average U-values Theory and calculations
Thermal Comfort and Space heating (12h)
(a) Thermal comfort, (b) Heat Loss Theory and calculations, (c) Offsetting heat loss methods, (d) Heating systems installations, layouts and basic sizing
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (12h)
(a) Natural Ventilation, the stack effect and atria, TGD Part F compliance, (b) Mechanical ventilation systems, (c) Basic ventilation calculations
Condensation and Dampness (12h)
(a) Causes of condensation and dampness, (b) types of condensation, (c) condensation analysis using calculations
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Short projects applying class based knowledge in the areas of U-Values, heating, ventilation and condensation.
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written end of semester exam examining knowledge learnt in the areas of U-Values, heating, ventilation and condensation.
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.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class work - theory and tutorials 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Home based learning 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Project Non Contact Application of theory and calculations learnt in class thorough practical based projects 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David V. Chadderton. (2017), Building services engineering, Routledge, London.
  • R McMullan. Environmental Science in Building, 7th edition.
  • Building Regulations: Technical Guidance Documents - A 2012, B 2006, B1 2017, C 2020, D 2014, E 2005, F 2019, H 2016, J 2014, K 2014, L Non Dometic 2017, L Domestic 2019, M 2010.
  • BSRIA. BSRIA illustrated guides (Various), BSRIA, Old Bracknell Lane West Bracknell Berkshire UK RG12 7AH.
  • BRE. (2016), BRE Expert Collection 7 - Condensation and dampness, IHS BRE Press, The Capitol Building Bracknell UK RG12 8FZ.
  • Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Building regulations 1997-present, Stationery Office, Dublin, [ISBN: 0707637708].
  • CIBSE - Chartered institute of Building Services. CIBSE Guides - A 2021, B 2016, C 2016, D 2020, E 2019, F 2016, G 2020, H 2009, K 2006, L 2020, M 2014, Delta House 222 Balham High Road London UK SW12 9BS.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • R Greeno. Building Services, Technology and Design, Longman.
  • F Hall and R Greeno. (2017), Building services handbook, Routledge.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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