The aim of Building Services 2 is
(1) to give students a basic knowledge of the technology associated with the installation and operation of heating and ventilation services, and
(2) to give the student an appreciation of how the building shell and the services are interlinked.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Demonstrate through sketches and written work a theoretical knowledge of the relationship between the building and it's occupants and the building services contained within it
LO2
Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of U-Values and apply this knowledge to building regulation maximum criteria.
LO3
Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of the heating services used within a building
LO4
Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of the natural and mechanical ventilation and air conditioning services required for a building
LO5
Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of the effects of condensation on the effects of a building
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
The Building and Building Services (2h)
(a) Climate (b) Zoning (c) Site characteristics and sustainability (d) The building envelope and design implications (e) Building shapes (f) The occupants and human comfort
U-Values (10h)
(a) Part L Building Regulation requirements and benchmarks
(b) CIBSE Guides specifications
(c) Elemental and fractional U-values Theory and calculations
(d) Average U-values Theory and calculations
Thermal Comfort and Space heating (12h)
(a) Thermal comfort, (b) Heat Loss Theory and calculations, (c) Offsetting heat loss methods, (d) Heating systems installations, layouts and basic sizing
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (12h)
(a) Natural Ventilation, the stack effect and atria, TGD Part F compliance, (b) Mechanical ventilation systems, (c) Basic ventilation calculations
Condensation and Dampness (12h)
(a) Causes of condensation and dampness, (b) types of condensation, (c) condensation analysis using calculations
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Short projects applying class based knowledge in the areas of U-Values, heating, ventilation and condensation.
3,4,5
40.00
Sem 1 End
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
Written end of semester exam examining knowledge learnt in the areas of U-Values, heating, ventilation and condensation.
1,2,3,4,5
60.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment