MEC4431

Refrigeration and air conditioning

(ENG)

M A Hessami

4 points + 11 lecture hours and 33 laboratory/fieldwork hours + First or second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: MEC4413 or MEC4414

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; industrial fieldwork.

Assessment: Examination: 35% + Laboratory/Fieldwork: 65%