Module Title:Thermodynamics 2
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Module Aim: To provide students with specialised knowledge of the processes associated with the generation and consumption of energy in engineering systems
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
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
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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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.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Heat Transfer
Log Mean Temperature Difference, Heat exchanger design. Forced convection, Internal flow, External flow, Condensation.
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
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.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination Class Test 1,2 10.00 Week 5
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Heat Exchanger Design 1,2,4 10.00 Week 8
Practical/Skills Evaluation Labs: Air in a condenser, Crossflow Heat Exchanger. Report & Assessment 1,2,4 20.00 Week 11
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam n/a 1,2,3 60.00 End-of-Semester

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EMMEC_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 7 Mandatory