ME-319 REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING
CREDIT HOURS
Theory = 3
Practical = 0
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)
| S. No. | CLOs | Taxonomy |
| 1 | Apply the concepts of thermodynamics to refrigeration cycles. | Coginitive Level 3* |
| 2 | Carry out psychometric calculations and air conditioning cooling load estimation. | Coginitive Level 3* |
| 3 | Analyze types of air conditioning systems and air distribution systems. | Coginitive Level 4* |
COURSE CONTENT
- Refrigeration cycles: Reversed Carnot cycle, Vapour-compression and vapour absorption cycles, gas refrigeration cycle, Multiple evaporator and compressor systems.
- Psychrometry: Use of psychrometric chart, Relative humidity, Humidity ratio, Dry bulb, Wet bulb and Dew point temperatures, Psychrometric processes
- Cooling Load Calculations: Indoor and outdoor design conditions of air conditioning, heating and cooling load calculation, Air conditioning requirements for comfort and industrial processes, Air distributing systems, Design and sizing of ducts, prevention of noise and vibration. Introduction to computer software used in Refrigeration and air conditioning.
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Components: Compressor, Condenser, Evaporator, Expansion devices, Humidifier, Dehumidifier, Fan, Pump, Blower, grills and registers, cooling tower, Automatic temperature and humidity control systems, Pneumatic, electric and hydraulic systems.
- Refrigerants: Desirable properties of a refrigerant, Classification of refrigerants and their comparison, designation systems, secondary refrigerants (brine), Defrosting air circulation systems.
- Application of Refrigeration: Domestic refrigerators, Water cooler, Cold storage, Ice making plants, Heat pump and Dairy industries applications
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
(01) Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by W. F. Stoecker & J. W. Jones
(02) ASHRAE HANDBOOK -Fundamentals, HVAC Applications, Refrigeration & HVAC Systems & Equipment
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