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
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
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
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 Assessment
10.00%
Practical
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
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