Sunday, 8 June 2014

Scientific Principles



Scientific Principles 3







Learning Outcome

Learning Outcome
Assessment Criteria
In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:
Task no.

Evidence
(Page no)
LO1
Be able to determine heat energy
transfer rates

1.1
discuss the principles of heat transfer

1a

1.2
 discuss the reliability of design criteria for
maintaining thermal comfort
1b

1.3
determine the risk of interstitial condensation in
multi-leaf plane structures
1c

1.4
determine heat energy transfer rates by conduction, convection and radiation
1d













Scenario. The project manager of your company has asked you to carry out an investigation into the methods of heat transfer in buildings and the requirements of thermal comfort for the occupants. He also needs to know the likelihood of interstitial condensation occurring in the cavity walls.
Task 1a. (LO1: 1.1 ) Discuss the principles of heat transfer.
You are required to carry out an investigation into the following methods of heat transfer;
·         Conduction
·         Convection
·         Radiation
For M1, You should demonstrate an effective approach to study and research and include practical examples as well as any relevant theory.
Task 1b.  (LO1: 1.2 ) Discuss the design criteria for maintaining thermal comfort
A company or organization must consider the effect of thermal comfort on individuals who are in their care or employment. In doing so, they must conform to BS EN ISO 773O, you are required to examine the various factors involved in a designer paying heed to these and Health & Safety Executive regulations. You should make reference to industry standard indices in current use.
Task 1c.  (LO1: 1.3) Determine the risk of interstitial condensation in multi-leaf plane structures.
As a result of your project manager’s request concerning interstitial condensation in the cavity walls of you company’s products, you will need to research information and data from relevant sources as well as the course notes. A CIBSE psychometric chart is provided for your use. The cavity wall consists of a 13 mm lightweight plaster coat, a 100 mm concrete block, a 40 mm mineral fibre slab an air space of 10 mm and 105 mm brickwork. The internal and external temperatures are, X  C and 0 C. respectively. Internal and external percentage saturations are 50 and 100 % respectively.

·         You need to calculate the dew point gradient for the complete cavity wall.

·         You should determine whether surface or interstitial condensation will take place. This question will enable D3.4 to be awarded.



Task 1d. (LO1. 1.4) Determine heat energy transfer rates by conduction, convection and radiation.
You are required use your study of the mechanisms of heat transfer, to solve some practical problems, involving conduction, convection and radiation.
·         In the first instance you need to calculate the U value for a fully insulated cavity wall, using the proportional area method. You should compare your findings with a U value calculator available on- line.
·         Using the U value calculator, determine the U value for the same cavity wall with an air gap, compare and contrast your findings.
·         A steam pipe without insulation passes through a large factory, in which the air and factory walls are 20 C. The external diameter of the pipe is 80 mm, its surface temperature is 220 C and it has an emissivity of 0.75. If the coefficient associated with free convection heat transfer from the surface to the air is 20 W/m2 K, what is the rate of heat loss from the surface per unit length of pipe? This task will provide evidence of M1.2.



Criteria Reference
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:
Achieved?
(tick)
LO 1


1.1
Discuss the principles of heat transfer.

1.2
Discuss the design criteria for maintaining thermal comfort


1.3
Determine the risk of interstitial condensation in multi-leaf plane structures.


1.4


Determine heat energy transfer rates by conduction, convection and radiation




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