Module ENGI48615: Decarbonisation of Heating and Cooling

Department: Engineering

ENGI48615: Decarbonisation of Heating and Cooling

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• This module is designed solely for students studying Department of Engineering degree programmes.
• To provide an overview and describe the characteristics of heating and cooling systems that are not based on carbon technologies.

Content

• Zero carbon heating systems; concepts, design, operation
• Zero carbon cooling systems; concepts, design, operation

Learning Outcomes

• A knowledge of the benefits and limitations of technologies currently used or being developed for heating and cooling in domestic and industrial contexts.
• Ability to design zero carbon systems to meet a specific user requirement.
• Understand the legislative context of zero carbon technology.
• AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: In order to satisfy Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) accreditation requirements the following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes are assessed within this module:
• M1. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems (coursework assessed).
• M7. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life-cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts (coursework assessed).

• An awareness of current technology, analysis methods and industrial practices in relation to the construction of zero carbon heating and cooling systems.
• An ability to understand the performance of heating and cololing systems and how these are influenced by system design considerations.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of specialised and advanced technical and professional skills, an ability to perform critical assessment and review and an ability to communicate the results of their own work effectively.

• Capacity for independent self-learning within the bounds of professional practice.
• Specialised numerical skills appropriate to an engineer.
• Mathematics relevant to the application of advanced engineering concepts.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The module content is delivered in lectures and is reinforced by problem sheets and exercises, equipping students with the required problem solving capability.
• Coursework is appropriate because it allows students to work on realistic engineering problems.
• Students are encouraged to engage with staff Office Hours for one‑to‑one or small‑group discussion of any aspect of the module. These sessions are offered weekly during teaching, timings are published on Learn Ultra.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

■ Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.