Module Details
Module Code: |
SERV |
Module Title:
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Building Performance and Services 3
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Title:
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Building Performance and Services 3
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Sujana Sudhir
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Module Description: |
The aim of the module is to develop understanding of theoretical concepts and parameters that underpin the energy performance of new domestic buildings and learn techniques in calculating building energy performance. Building services section: • To gain knowledge and understanding of M&E services specific to medium scale buildings. • Gain comprehensive understanding of building regulations that govern building services integration in medium scale buildings
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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 |
Apply theoretical concepts and parameters that underpin energy performance in new domestic buildings |
LO2 |
Explain Building energy rating and Domestic energy assessment procedures that affect energy rating of new domestic buildings |
LO3 |
Identify and choose M&E services specific to medium scale buildings and apply physical and statutory regulations/standards that govern their integration. |
LO4 |
Apply graphic conventions to represent various M&E services specific to medium scale buildings. |
LO5 |
Explain and choose appropriate renewable technologies that can be used to meet energy load requirements in small scale buildings and larger developments |
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 |
Energy performance in domestic buildings
• Passive House facade details
• Construction heat bridges
• High energy efficient windows
• Air-tightness and Blower Door Test (demonstration)
• Thermography (demonstration)
• Summer comfort
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Thermal performance of Building Fabric
Thermal comfort, Energy transfer in Buildings, Energy Balance, Thermal effects in buildings, Heat transfer mechanisms
Concept of Heat gain and heat loss in buildings • , Thermal insulation, thermal bridges & airtightness , Economics of optimal thermal performance
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Heating systems and distribution
•Space heating fundamentals • Heating systems for non domestic buildings, Introduction to boiler sizing, basic fuel considerations • Introduction to Low, medium and high pressure hot water heating systems • Heat emitters and heating controls • Renewable technologies suitable for space heating, CHP • District heating; Biomass technologies, heat pumps, etc.
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Alternate Renewable Technologies
Types of alternate energy sources- wind energy, microgeneration, micro hydro power, ocean energy, tidal energy, wave energy, fuel cell technology. Study of each source of energy under • Principles of operation.suitability and applications of systems
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Gas supply and telecommunication infrastructure
Gas supply and telecommunication infrastructure for domestic and commercial buildings. Guidelines to integrate these services at site and building levels, pipes sizes and runs, etc.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 60.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
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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Reassessment Description Exam & CA reassessment in certain coursework elements.
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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 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.33 |
40 |
Project |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.33 |
40 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Peter Burberry 1997, Environment and services, Longman Harlow, Essex, England [ISBN: 0-582-24521-4].
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Roger Greeno, Building services, technology and design, Longman ; 1997. Essex, England [ISBN: 0582279410].
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Roger Greeno 2015, Building Services handbook, 9th edition Ed., Routledge; [ISBN: 1138805637].
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Fred Hall 1994, Building services and equipment, Vol1/2/3 Ed., Routledge.
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Dilwyn Jenkins., Renewable energy systems, ; Routledge Earthscan London [ISBN: 1849713693].
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Clive Beggs. (2009), Energy, Routledge, p.356, [ISBN: 0750686707].
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Attia, S.. (2018), Net zero energy buildings (NZEB): concepts, frameworks and roadmap for project analysis and implementation, Elsevier, Linacre House Jordan Hill Oxford UK OX2 8DP.
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Eugene Farrell,John A. McCarthy,Anthony McFeely. Homebond House Building Manual, [ISBN: 9780952361480].
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Danny Harvey 2007, A Handbook on Low-Energy Buildings and District-Energy Systems, Earthscan Publications Ltd. [ISBN: 9781844072439].
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Alison Kwok, Walter Grondzik 2011, The Green Studio Handbook, Second Edition, 2nd edition Ed., Architectural Press [ISBN: 9780080890524].
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Godfrey Boyle, Renewable energy, 2nd Edition Ed., Oxford ; Oxford University Press in association with the Open University, c2004. [ISBN: 0199261784].
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Phil Parnham 2012, Assessing Building Services, RICS Books [ISBN: 9781842197264].
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H W Harrison and P M Trotman 2000, Building services, Construction research communications [ISBN: 1860814247].
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Other Resources |
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CIBSE. Applications Manual AM12: Small scale
combined heat and power for buildings.
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BSRIA;Tom de Saulles,. (2000), An Illustrated Guide to Building
Services, [ISBN:086022 5433].
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CIBSE. Energy Efficiency in Buildings
[ISBN:1903287340].
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SEAI. Best practice guide; Heat pump
Technologies.
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SEAI. Best practice guide; Wood burning
technologies for Irish consumers.
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BSRIA. (2009), Heat Pumps: A Guidance Document for
Designers.
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