NUS8207 : Renewable Heating and Cooling
NUS8207 : Renewable Heating and Cooling
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Jun Jie Chong
- Lecturer: Dr Kok Hin Kang
- Owning School: NUIS
- Teaching Location: Singapore
- Capacity limit: 50 student places
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
Engineering first degree or other equivalent qualification
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To develop systematic knowledge and understanding of thermal science and technologies relevant to evaluating implementation opportunities and framing design specifications for renewable heating and cooling.
Outline Of Syllabus
• Solar thermal heating
• Heat and cooling storages
• Design building to be energy efficient and
• Utilisation of passive solar heating, cooling and lighting
• Biofuel and biogas production and applications
• Renewable heating and cooling applications
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate:
• Identify different renewable heating and cooling methodologies.
• Discuss the science and technologies associating with:
- Solar thermal;
- Thermal energy storage;
• Describe of the science and technologies associating with meeting building and process heating and cooling demands.
• Through the use of appropriate insight, be able to develop and design appropriate renewable energy technologies for heating and cooling purpose.
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Specify the application of appropriate technologies for renewable heating and cooling;
• Scope opportunities for technically evaluate proposals and develop design requirements and renewable heating and cooling installations.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | Revision for exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 35:00 | 35:00 | Complete lab assessment. Preparation for quiz |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Examination |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Directed reading which includes IEEE papers and web refs |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Drop-In/Surgery |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 33:00 | 33:00 | Personal study throughout teaching period to follow up taught classes |
| Total | 150:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EPE8208 | Renewable Energy Heating and Cooling |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Students are expected to use the Guided Independent Learning to assimilate the necessary knowledge content from the applied course materials and their own further reading around the syllabus indicated by these, working at their own pace.
The scheduled teaching sessions are intended to reinforce and consolidate that initial independent study and to progress students towards the Intended Skills Outcomes and will include exposure to relevant technology in an installation or laboratory. Time within that week also allows for independent revision towards the end of week Written Examination.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 60 | 24 hrs Take home exam (to be submitted within 24 hours of being set) |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Heating and Cooling | 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 20 | Laboratory Assignment (problem solving exercise using simulation software) |
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 20 | Quiz (Short questions) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The Written Examination tests the student’s ability to work effectively under time constraints as well as giving them the opportunity to demonstrate their systematic knowledge and critical and cognitive skills across the module syllabus. This assessment includes written examination, problem-solving and numeracy skills.
The Assignment requires students to demonstrate their abilities to apply their learning to the design focussed Intended Skills Outcomes. In addition to these skills, the Assignment assesses information Literacy Skills. The quiz involves problem solving and theoretical questions to assess the students’ progress.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NUS8207's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- NUS8207's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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