Module Details
Module Code: |
ENGY H4007 |
Module Title:
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Thermodynamics 2
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Title:
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Thermodynamics 2
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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Module Author:: |
Joe Dillane
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Module Description: |
To provide students with specialised knowledge of the processes associated with the generation and consumption of energy in engineering systems
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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 |
Analyse thermal models of representative systems in order to determine the steady state performance of such systems |
LO2 |
Design, evaluate and predict the performance of heat exchangers. |
LO3 |
Assess the obligations and implications for industrial organisations with respect to environmental legislation, the Emission Trading System, Carbon Trading, Green House Gas (GHG) permits and Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC) Licensing. |
LO4 |
Quantify, by calculation and experimental measurement, the characteristics of thermal processes |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Heat Transfer
Log Mean Temperature Difference, Heat exchanger design. Forced convection, Internal flow, External flow, Condensation.
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Project Evaluation
Micro CHP (combined heat and power) units into commercial applications.
Biomass project for a commercial facility
ESCO (Energy Service Company) and energy supply contracts.
Calculations, Primary Energy Sayings (PES), Carbon footprint, CO2 savings.
Energy Map: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (S.E.A.I.)
Grant applications and project viability
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Environmental Impacts and Awareness
Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC) Licensing
GHG, Emission Trading Systems
Legislative requirements for NOx, SOx, particulate emissions, Paris COP implications.
Internalities associated with compliance with emission limit values using ‘end-of-pipe
Primary and secondary control measures.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 10.00% |
Practical | 30.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
48 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
4.33 |
65 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Frank P. Incropera,David P. DeWitt,Theodore L. Bergman,Adrienne S. Lavine. Introduction to Heat Transfer, Wiley, p.912, [ISBN: 9780471457275].
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Yunus A. Çengel,Michael A. Boles. Thermodynamics, [ISBN: 9780071250849].
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Clive Beggs. Energy, Routledge, p.284, [ISBN: 0-7506-5096-6].
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Godfrey Boyle. Renewable Energy, Oxford University Press, USA, p.452, [ISBN: 0-19-926178-4].
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John Andrews,Nicholas Alfred Jelley. Energy Science, Oxford University Press, p.328, [ISBN: 9780199281121].
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Peter Gevorkian. Sustainable Energy System Engineering, McGraw Hill Professional, p.568, [ISBN: 0071473599].
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James F. Manwell, Jon G. MacGowan, Jon G. McGowan, Anthony L. Rogers. (2002), Wind energy explained, Wiley, [ISBN: 9780470015001].
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Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. Renewable Energy Sources for Buildings, [ISBN: 1903287731].
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John Twidell,Tony Weir,Anthony D. Weir. Renewable Energy Resources, Taylor & Francis, p.601, [ISBN: 0-419-25320-3].
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Other Resources |
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EPA,
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SEAI,
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Carbon Trust,
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RET Screen,
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NSAI,
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CER,
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DCENR,
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CIBSE,
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