Cooling and Heating Systems and their Applications
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE4091 | Architecture and Built Environment | 4 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ABEE4091
- School
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module introduces the principles and design calculations of cooling and heating technologies in air conditioning applications. The module covers the following topics:
- Introduction to HVAC&R:
- Psychrometry, air conditioning process and cycle:
- Thermal comfort, indoor & outdoor design conditions, building heat gain & supply design conditions:
- Building heat gain, cooling load & energy saving
- Cooling/heating coil
- Evaporative cooling and cooling tower
- Solid desiccant-based air conditioning
- Liquid desiccant-based air conditioning and its connection with solar collector
- Absorption chiller
- Mechanical chiller or heat pump.
Target Students
MSc Sustainable Building Technology K211; U7PSSTBTF.
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to provide students with a good understanding of cooling and heating technologies in air conditioning applications and a basic design skill using thermophysical properties, empirical formula and product performance charts.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this module, students will demonstrate:
A good understanding of the basics of air conditioning
A knowledge of various cooling and heating technologies for air conditioning applications, with a focus on use of solar heat or waste heat, ambient energy, and energy efficiency
Basic practical skills in sizing and selection of cooling and heating components for air conditioning systems through class teaching and in-class exercise
Intellectual skills
Design of high efficient cooling and heating systems and the assessing of the performance of cooling and heating systems
Professional/practical skills
Applying the most suitable cooling and heating technology to a particular application and improving the energy efficiency of cooling and heating systems
Transferable/key skills
Design and management of HVAC&R systems for buildings and other energy conversion systems