Module Title: | Process Engineering |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Delivered In |
No Programmes
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Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Teaching will be conducted using lectures and tutorials using a mixture of presentations, example exercises, question and answer sessions, group discussions and online resources.
Laboratory classes will be delivered to students working together in groups to obtain experimental data with subsequent individual reporting/assessment
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Module Aim: |
To provide students with specialised knowledge of the processes associated with the generation and consumption of fluids & energy in engineering systems |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Design pipe and duct networks for the distribution of liquids and air. |
LO2 |
Determine the heat gains and losses from buildings leading to the design of air conditioning systems for commercial and industrial applications |
LO3 |
Design and analyse industrial processes for drying, concentrating, heating and cooling of solids, fluids and mixtures |
LO4 |
Describe and specify systems for the safe handling of bulk solids |
LO5 |
Analyse thermodynamic models of representative systems in order to determine the steady state performance of such systems |
LO6 |
Quantify, by calculation and experimental measurement, the characteristics of fluid dynamic and thermodynamic processes |
Pre-requisite learning |
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 |
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
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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 |
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
o Introduction to CFD
o Navier–Stokes equations
o The heat diffusion equation
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• Analysis of pipe and conduit systems
o Pressure drop in non circular ducts,
o Duct design methodologies,
- Constant velocity,
- Constant pressure drop.
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• Heat gains to buildings
o Heat gains and losses due to conduction and convection,
o Solar heat gains to buildings.
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• Psychrometrics (Air/vapour mixtures)
o Psychrometric properties of humid air,
o Air conditioning processes:
- Mixing,
- Sensible heating,
- Sensible cooling,
- Humidification,
- Dehumidification,
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• Process Heating and Drying
o Heating Technologies,
o Mechanical vapour recompression,
o Process drying,
o Steam heating system design.
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• Refrigeration & Cooling
o Chillers,
o Cooling towers.
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• Heat transfer
o Forced convection,
o Internal flow,
o External flow,
o Condensation.
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• Bulk Solids Handling
o Characteristics of Bulk Solids
o Storage & Feeding
- Gravity flow in hoppers and chutes
- Hopper Design
- Feeding Discharge aids
o Conveying
- Pneumatic
- Screw
- Belt
o Control & Instrumentation
- Level detection
- Batch & inline weighing
o Safety & Environment
- Dust Explosion hazards
- Dust control
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
Practical | 10.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Examination |
Class Test: Duct Sizing & Design, Solar Gains, Air Conditioning Processes |
1,2 |
10.00 |
Week 10 |
Project |
Air Conditioning Assignment |
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10.00 |
n/a |
Practical |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Labs: Heat Transfer in a Steam Condenser, Cross Flow Heat Exchanger, Cooling Tower |
5,6 |
10.00 |
n/a |
End of Module Formal Examination |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Formal Exam |
A final written examination will assess the extent to which the student has achieved the module learning outcomes |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
70.00 |
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 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
Every Week |
4.00 |
Total Hours |
7.00 |
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