Module Details
Module Code: |
ENGY C4F01 |
Module Title:
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Sustainable Energy
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Title:
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Sustainable Energy
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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: |
The aim of this module is to exercise judgement in appraisal of projects and operations; with specific emphasis on energy management and conservation.
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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 the theory and principles behind the current new energy efficient technologies, and the emerging SMART technologies the the potential opportunities that may develop. |
LO2 |
Evaluate facilities for potential energy savings projects. |
LO3 |
Carry out energy audits of industrial & commercial facilities and produce professional reports with recommendations. |
LO4 |
Develop a structured approach to Energy Management: EN 50001(IS 393) S.E.A.I. E MAP process |
LO5 |
Design and analyse industrial processes for drying, concentrating, heating and cooling of solids, fluids and mixtures. |
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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 |
New Green Energy Technologies
Biomass, production systems, sustainability and energy conversion.
Wind Power, evaluation of site-wind energy potential, wind farm planning, and layouts. Selection of turbines, Gate connection and control type.
Biofuels
Fuel Cell technology.
Gasification, and waste to energy hierarchy.
Marine Current Turbines (MCT) design and development.
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Industrial Energy Auditing
Electrical load profile analysis and opportunity for cost reduction from tariff structure. Reviewing Max Demand ,M.I.C.
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Air Conditioning
Psychrometric properties of humid air, Air conditioning processes:
- Mixing,
- Sensible heating,
- Sensible cooling,
- Humidification,
- Dehumidification
Air conditioning systems.
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Process Heating and Drying
Heating Technologies, Mechanical vapour recompression, Process drying, Steam heating system design.
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Refrigeration & Cooling
Chillers, Cooling towers.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 5.00% |
Project | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 45.00% |
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 |
6.00 |
72 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
10.27 |
154 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
8.00 |
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 Cengel, Michael Boles. Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, McGraw Hill, [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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This module does not have any other resources |
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