Course Name : Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Degree: Associate's Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

ETO 2011

2/3 (fall)

2,5

5

2

0

1

Department

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  FİZ1002

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

20

40

40

0

Course Description

Introduction, Refrigeration cycles and refrigerants. Psychrometric processes, Psychrometric cycles. Refrigeration equipment components. Compressors, Marine Refrigeration and Air Condition Systems, Cooling loads, Refrigeration System Operation and Maintenance.

Course Objectives

Students are expected to

• Understand basics of refrigeration and air condition systems and their operations
• Having ability to compute the cooling load
• Having ability to refrigeration system operation and maintenance

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will acquire knowledge and skills as listed below.

I. Identify Common HVAC Units and their Dimensions

II. Explain Fundamental Physical Concepts

III. Identify A/C System Selection and Arrangement, HVAC Components and Distribution Systems

IV. Identify Comfort—Physiological Considerations, Methods to Control Humidity

V. HVAC system selection and arrangement

VI. Heat pump systems

VII. Vapour Compression Refrigeration and Refrigeration Cycle

VIII. Calculate Heat Gain, Cooling Load, and Heat Extraction Rate

IX. Refrigerants and Thermodynamic Characteristics of Refrigerants

X. Refrigeration equipment components

XI. Compressors, Evaporators and Condensers

XII. Expansion Devices and Controls and Accessories

XIII. Identify Psychrometry, Wet Bulb Temperature and the Psychrometric Chart

XIV. Marine applications of refrigeration systems and maintenance

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Discourse, discussion, presentation.

Tutorial Place

Class room

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

N/A

Laboratory Work

N/A

Computer Use

N/A

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

20

Quiz

Homework

1

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

4

20

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction, HVAC Units and their Dimensions, Fundamental Physical Concepts

I-II

2

A/C System Selection and Arrangement, HVAC Components and Distribution Systems

III

3

Physiological Considerations, Methods to Control Humidity

IV

4

HVAC system selection and arrangement

V

5

Heat pump systems

VI

6

Vapour Compression Refrigeration and Refrigeration Cycle

VII

7

Calculate Heat Gain, Cooling Load, and Heat Extraction Rate

VIII

8

Mid Term

I-VIII

9

Refrigerants and Thermodynamic Characteristics of Refrigerants

IX

10

Refrigeration equipment components

X

11

Compressors, Evaporators and Condensers

XI

12

Expansion Devices and Controls and Accessories

XII

13

Identify Psychrometry, Wet Bulb Temperature and the Psychrometric Chart

XIII

14

Marine applications of refrigeration systems and maintenance

XIV

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X