Module Details

Module Code: ENVR E9Z08
Full Title: Solar Energy in Buildings
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 7.5
Module Owner:: Eoin Clancy
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: Follow on module to Solar 1 (MSc in Renewable Energy) covering energy use in buildings, building simulation, design/selection of plant, and PV/advanced solar thermal systems at post-graduate level
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Be able to quantify energy flows and determine internal conditions within buildings for given external and internal temperatures, solar irradiance, wind conditions and other variables, and to determine building energy use over an extended period
MLO2 Be able to appropriately size heating, ventilation and air-conditioning and energy generation/storage systems for a given building
MLO3 Be able to explain the various RE technologies and design, select and commission appropriate systems for a particular building
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 DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
49491 ENVR E9003 Solar Energy 1
51088 ENVR E9015 Solar Energy 1
 
Module Indicative Content
Building HVAC systems & controls I
Design of HVAC systems & selection of appropriate controls
Passive solar design & zero energy constructions
Design of low energy spaces
Simulation of building energy systems
Use of software to model building systems
Review and evaluation of appropriate RES
Selection of RES for buildings
Energy and plant economics
Evaluation of plant economics
PV Systems
Analysis and design of PV systems
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work30.00%
Final Examination70.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 5 Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Evaluation of room ventilation system
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Building heating/cooling loads using Cymap
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Experimental analysis of PV system
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Related to course content Every Week 2.00 2
Practical Contact Related to module content Every Week 0.50 0.5
Tutorial Contact Assist with lecture material Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent Study Non Contact Student self learning Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact Student review of selected material Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part-time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Chadderton D V. (2004), Building Services Engineering, Spon Press.
  • Messenger R. (2010), Photovoltaic Systems Engineering, 3rd ed. CRC Press.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Levermore, G. (2000), Building Energy Management Systems, Spon Press.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • http://www.cibse.org, CIBSE (chartered institution of building services engineers).
  • http://eosweb.larc.nasa.gov/sse/, Solar radiation data for particular locations.