Unit Code: DPL644

Unit Name: Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Services

Description: Engineering technologists are likely to encounter changes related to the advancement of technology that is being spurred on by the need for increased energy efficiency. The HVAC industry is rapidly changing and also the expectations from stakeholders are high for specialized HVAC personnel. In this course, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer principles for the analysis and design of refrigeration systems and comfort conditioning systems for buildings are introduced. Refrigeration cycles are studied. Operation and rating of system components are evaluated with specific emphasis on heat flow in condensers, evaporators, and cooling towers. Temperature and humidity control along with air handling equipment and ducting and refrigerants and environmental factors, are studied.

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Prerequisite: MCD522

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 1