MEC4417

Refrigeration and air conditioning ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: M A Hessami

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (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 (3 hours): 45% + Laboratory/field work: 35% + Projects: 20%

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

Prerequisites: MEC3421

Corequisites: MEC3401