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2013/14 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE3810 Building Services Engineering II
10 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Dr C Noakes
Email: C.J.Noakes@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2013/14
Pre-requisites
| CIVE2810 | Building Services Engineering I |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To give students an understanding of the theory and practice of mechanical building services engineering, water and sanitation distribution, and energy performance in multi-storey buildings.Learning outcomes
- An understanding of thermal comfort in buildings.
- An appreciation of basic ventilation, heating and cooling systems in buildings.
- Understanding the basis of CHP & BEM systems.
- An understanding of cold water distribution systems in multi-storey buildings and sanitation/draining systems.
Syllabus
Mechanical Services: Thermal comfort, basic heating systems, natural & mechanical ventilation, air handling plant, air conditioning, refrigeration, heat distribution methods. (combined heat & power (CHP), building energy management (BEM)).
Water supply, drainage & sanitation: distribution of cold water supplies in tall buildings, combined & separate drainage systems, load estimation & drain sizing, sanitary systems, pipe sizing using unit discharge method, problems of syphonage.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Laboratory | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Consultation | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 72.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 28.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Background reading 10 hrs, Coursework 20 hrs, Reflection on lectures 20 hrs, Revision 27 hrsOpportunities for Formative Feedback
Examination and laboratory reportsMethods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Laboratory reports | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
Resit 100% of module assessment
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 14/03/2014
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