MEC4417

Refrigeration and air conditioning

(ENG)

M A Hessami

6 points + 22 lecture hours, 11 tutorials and 6 laboratory/field-work hours + Second semester + Clayton, Malaysia + Prerequisites: MEC3421 + Corequisite: MEC3401 + 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 (2 hours): 65% + Laboratory/field-work: 20% + Projects: 15%