ENGI4497: Decarbonisation of Heating and Cooling 4

• As specified in programme regulations.

• As specified in programme regulations.

• 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.

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

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• 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).

Subject-specific Skills:

• 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.

Key Skills:

• 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.

• The module content is delivered in lectures.
• Students are encouraged to make use of staff 'Surgeries' (otherwise "Office Hours") to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis. These are sign-up sessions available for up to one hour per week.

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