Module Title:Building Services III
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In No Programmes
Teaching & Learning Strategies: • Integrated projects in line with studio projects to develop student’s ability to recognize and illustrate application of various energy efficient services at site and building level. • Group/team work utilized to carryout case studies as appropriate. • Internal tests to assess student’s ability in understanding fundamental concepts and calculations through the module. • Lecture format utilized to provide theoretical instructions.
Module Aim: The aims of this module are : • To give detailed understanding of energy efficient services that contribute to low energy developments. • To make students aware of the extensive range of energy efficient specialized services for modern buildings to improve building performance. • Introduce students to Fire management services. • To further students understanding and appreciation of M&E building services for large scale developments and its implications on services coordination in the building
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Analyse a range of renewable technologies and their suitability for different building contexts.
LO2 Carry out basic calculations for renewable technologies to establish system sizes and space enclosure requirements
LO3 Understanding of a range of modern smart building technologies to achieve improved building performance
LO4 Have an understanding of Whole building Energy Demand Assessment
LO5 Have an understanding of security,fire detection & management services.
LO6 Have an understanding of Mechanical ventilation systems and basic sizing calculations to establish spaces enclosure requirements.
LO7 Have an understanding of Artificial lighting theory and design
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
6672 SERV H1501 Building Services I
6673 SERV H2503 Building Services II
6674 SERV H3501 Building Services III
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Renewable Technologies
Types of alternate energy sources- solar energy, wind energy, biomass, geothermal energy and heat pumps,CHP microgeneration,micro hydro power, ocean energy, tidal energy, wave energy, fuel cell technology. Study of each source of energy under • Principles of operation. • Types of sub systems and basic sizing calculations. • Areas of application • Methods of integrating with existing buildings.
Ventilation and air conditioning
• Fundamentals of HVAC • Types of Air conditioning systems and their applications in buildings • Spatial and physical requirements to accommodate a HVAC system in building
Artificial Lighting
• Fundamental of natural and artificial lighting • Lamps • Types of light fittings • Lighting levels • Artificial lighting design
Smart buildings/technologies
• Characteristic features of smart buildings and introduction to o Structured cabling systems. o Direct digital controls. o High band width communication infrastructure o Smart metering technologies o Advanced lighting and HVAC controls. • Areas of application for different control systems-time based controls, temperature based controls and lighting controls.
Security and fire protection
• Intruder alarm systems • Detection devices and sensors • Introduction to fire triangle and fire equipment. • Fire detection systems • Fire management services
Whole building Energy demand study
• Heating system running costs • Degree days calculations • Annual energy demand calculations
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Project30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination No Description 1,2 10.00 n/a
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project No Description 1,2,3,4,7 30.00 n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam No Description 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 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 30 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Estimated Learner Hours 30 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Total Hours 150.00