Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Energy Systems Design
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC09122
Module leader: Dylan Ryan
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: [Module MEC08120] Thermofluids
Description of module content:

This module focuses on the design trade off's for the design of energy systems. This will include details of Electrical generator design operation and specification (Including synchronous machines). It will also include Thermodynamics, in particular the design of Heat pump, and Heat transfer as well as heat exchangers. Fluid flow, Fan selection and operation plus Pumps and piping networks will also be covered. The module will also introduce the principles of energy systems design for sustainability, Building thermal load analysis, Thermal storage & Compressor control.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Specify design of electrical generators & hydroturbine systems

LO2: Define energy system boundaries.

LO3: Select appropriate pumps and fans for specific applications.

LO4: Analyse simple heat transfer system.

LO5: Design simple energy system (specify main components for a heat pump system).
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Dylan Ryan
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 Centrally Time Tabled Examination - 4 questions, do 3, 2hrs & 30 mins
Online Guided independent study 149 Guided independent study & completion of project report
Face To Face Tutorial 24 TUTORIAL/lab - 2hrs per week
Face To Face Lecture 24 LECTURE - 2hrs per week
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 40 2~3~4~5 Week 9 , WORDS= 2000 This report will look at the design of a ground source heat pump system for a building (LO5), Students will first estimate the heat losses from the house itself (LO4), then model the heat energy balance of the ground coil (LO2). They will then select an appropriately sized pump (LO3) and consider the effects of that on system performance.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours 50 mins Centrally Time Tabled Examination, do 3 from 4 questions. Duration includes 5 minutes reading time.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MEC09122/09722 - Energy Systems Design
 

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