| Title: | Hydronic Systems Design |
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| Long Title: | Hydronic Systems Design |
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| Field of Study: |
Mechanical Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
MICHAEL J O MAHONY |
| Module Author: |
Paul OSullivan |
| Module Description: |
Hydronics is the use of water as the heat-transfer medium in heating and cooling systems. This module applies fluid mechanics theory & control applications including system balancing techniques to understand the efficient design and operation of hydronic systems. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Apply fundamental theory of fluid flow and control in Hydronic systems |
| LO2 |
Identify the components necessary for the correct functioning and commissioning of piping systems. |
| LO3 |
Differentiate between different piping circuit configurations and the merits of each for different applications. |
| LO4 |
Combine system components and system controls to produce piping schematics for a specified system's mode of operation. |
| LO5 |
Explain the control philosophies for Boiler, Chiller, and AHU heat exchange control. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| 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. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Valves
Isolating valves, non-return valves, strainers, motorised valves, fixed orifice and variable orifice double regulating valves, typical valving arrangements.
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Water circuit design
Primary circuits: Split flow & return headers, common flow & return headers, injection circuits.
Secondary circuits: injection circuits, mixing circuits, compensated heating circuits.
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Balancing
Benefits of balanced systems, proportional balancing
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Thermal expansion
Thermal expansion of pipes, flexibilty of offsets & loops, expansion loop design, anchors & guides.
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System pressurisation
The need for pressurisation. Sizing of pressurisation units.
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System controls
Domestic controls, BMS systems, boiler control, pump control, AHU control
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Written Report |
Hydronic Control Laboratory |
1,3,5 |
20.0 |
Week 5 |
| Short Answer Questions |
Course content |
1,3,5 |
30.0 |
Week 8 |
| Project |
Hydronic System Schematic & Plantroom Design |
2,3,4 |
50.0 |
Week 13 |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Theory |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Study |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- J. R. Waters 2003, Energy Conservation in Buildings, Wiley-Blackwell [ISBN: 1-4051-1253-0]
- C. Parsloe 1995, Commissioning of Pipework Systems AG 20/95, BSRIA [ISBN: 0-86022-422-8]
- CIBSE 2003, Commissioning Code W [ISBN: 1-903287-39-1]
- CIBSE 1996, Commissioning Code A [ISBN: 0-900953-73-X]
- BSRIA 1998, Library of System Control Strategies [ISBN: 0-86022-497-X]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: www.cibse.org.uk
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