BUILDING PERFORMANCE AND SERVICES (CCE)
| SHE Level | 2 |
| SCQF Credit Points | 20.00 |
| ECTS Credit Points | 10.00 |
| Module Code | M2K224611 |
| Module Leader | Martin MacDonald |
| School | School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Subject | SCEBE - School Office |
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Pre-Requisite Knowledge
Construction Technology
Summary of Content
The main aims of the module are to: Provide experience in the evaluation of building internal environment and the effect of building services design solutions. Introduce the principles and expose students to the practice of engineering services design for buildings. Develop understanding of current and emerging industry approaches to improve building performance against the criteria of comfort, productivity and energy efficiency.
Syllabus
The teaching syllabus will cover the following areas: Services: Heat transfer; steam and air; ventilation and air conditioning systems; fire dampers; mechanical and electrical services; design and provision of artificial lighting; potable water supplies; waste water drainage; ventilation systems-ducts, fans, filters, attenuators, fire dampers; manual and computational design of equipment services in buildings. Energy: Thermal comfort within buildings; assessment of energy use in buildings; availability and use of solar energy. Refrigeration and Air conditioning: Refrigeration and air conditioning systems including summer/winter operational cycles and the operation of heat pumps.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:1. Analyse factors influencing the internal environment of buildings [A1, A2, A6]2. Apply methods for heating and cooling load calculations of buildings [A1, A2, A6]3. Demonstrate an understanding of solar energy use in buildings [A1,B3]4. Select and design of ventilating and air conditioning systems [A2, A6, B1]5. Use different techniques employed in the design of engineering services for buildings [A1, C2, and C3]6. Interpret services drawings [B2, B4, C2, and C3]
Teaching / Learning Strategy
Lectures provide the basic theoretical concepts of building performance and services. They will be complemented by structured tutorials where videos and digital photographs will be used to show examples of site practice. Tutorials will be used to reinforce the module material and to discuss the issues raised by the directed reading. Tutorials will be used to reinforce the module material discussed during lecture sessions. Tutorials also serve as a platform of technical discussions to clarify any queries that arise from directed studies.
Indicative Reading
Smith B.J., Philips G.M., Sweeney M., 1983. Environmental science. Longman Technician Series. Longman Publisher. Fred (1994), 'Building Services and Equipment 3rd Edition Vol 1, Pearson Higher Education Longman Hall, Frederick (2001), 'Building Services Handbook', Butterworth Heinemann
Transferrable Skills
Tutorials provide: knowledge, understanding and application of various building performance and services, knowledge of solar energy utilization in buildings, effective functioning of refrigeration and air conditioning systems in buildings. Reports provide: Literacy skills and evaluation skills.
Module Structure
| Activity | Total Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorials (FT) | 28.00 |
| Assessment (FT) | 14.00 |
| Lectures (FT) | 56.00 |
| Independent Learning (FT) | 102.00 |
Assessment Methods
| Component | Duration | Weighting | Threshold | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework 1 | n/a | 30.00 | 35% | Quiz is formative assesment. Problem solving exerciselinked with submission of report (1500 words) on energy efficient buildings. |
| Exam (School) | 1.50 | 20.00 | 35% | Unseen written examination - Mid Term Test, 1.5 hrs |
| Exam (Exams Office) | 2.00 | 50.00 | 45% | Final Exam - Unseen written examination 2 hours |
