MEC4417

Refrigeration and air conditioning (6 points)

(ENG)

Leader: M A Hessami

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2004 (Day)

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%

Contact Hours: 22 lecture hours, 22 tutorials/laboratory/field-work hours

Prerequisites: MEC3421

Corequisites: MEC3401