ME 52400 - Design and Analysis-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Prerequisite(s): ME 41600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is an introduction to analysis and design of HVAC&R system. The emphasis is on the application of fundamental heat transfer and fluid mechanics principles to analyze HVAC systems. The topics covered includes: Introduction and basic concepts, Psychometrics, air conditioning systems, equipment selection, duct design and piping design. Heating and cooling loads, solar radiation and heat transmission in buildings. Heat pumps. Application of air conditioning to residences, computer rooms, light commercial and high-rise buildings. The course is aimed primarily to ME graduate students specializing in thermal and fluid science area. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

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