MEC4417

Refrigeration and air conditioning

(ENG)

M A Hessami

6 points + 11 lecture hours and 33 laboratory/fieldwork hours + First or second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: MEC4413 or MEC4416 + Prohibition: MEC4431

Synopsis: Review of mass and energy conservation and transfer processes; psychrometry and moist air properties; factors influencing human comfort; calculation of building thermal loads; simulation packages for calculating building loads; air conditioning systems; fans, pumps, ducts, etc in air conditioning plant; control systems in air conditioning plant; vapour compression and absorption refrigeration; air conditioning and refrigeration in transportation; industrial fieldwork.

Assessment: Examination: 40% + Laboratory/fieldwork: 40% + Projects: 20%