| Title: | Heating, Hot & Cold Systems |
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| Long Title: | Heating, Hot & Cold Systems |
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
MICHAEL HOURIHAN |
| Module Author: |
Noel JBarry |
| Module Description: |
This module concentrates on the installation of low pressure heating systems, hot and cold distribution systems. It describes the operation of selected pieces of plant such as unvented hot water, pumps and boilers. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Install low pressure, direct and indirect cold water systems. |
| LO2 |
Combine system components and system controls to produce central heating circuits/zones. |
| LO3 |
Install of central heating boilers, and connecting pipework. |
| LO4 |
Describe types of central heating design. |
| LO5 |
Identify and solve problems in low pressure central heating, hot and cold water systems. |
| LO6 |
Install direct and indirect hot water systems |
| 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 MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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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.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Hot Water Systems.
Install direct and indirect systems, cylinders, primary flow and return, secondary circulation, materials, siting and insulation etc. Unvented hot water components.
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Cold Water
Install direct and indirect systems and water authority bye-laws. Cold water storage cisterns. Back flow, back siphonage, contamination and stagnation of water supply.
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Central Heating
Select a heating system and install in the lab incl; pipework, radiators, boiler, pump, components/zoning. Gravity circulation and fully pumped circulation.
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Safety & Environmental
Assessment of hazards, operational safety and environmental issues.
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Quality Control
Testing and inspection of joints by means of visual inspection, pressure testing procedures and commisioning.
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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 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Installation of direct and indirect cold water systems. |
1,5 |
20.0 |
Week 6 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Installation of direct and indirect hot water systems. |
5,6 |
20.0 |
Week 8 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Installation of central heating systems, components and controls. |
2,3,4 |
60.0 |
Sem End |
| 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 |
| Lab |
Workshop |
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 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lab |
Workshop |
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 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Anthony R. Day, Martin S. Ratcliffe & Keith J. Shepherd 2009, Heating systems, Blackwell Publishing Malden, MA [ISBN: 0-632-05937-0]
- Keith J. Moss 2009, Heating and water services design in buildings, Spon Press London [ISBN: 0415291852]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: CIBSE publications: www.cibse.org.uk
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Module Delivered in
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