| CODE | MEC5005 | |||||||||
| TITLE | HVAC Technologies | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Mechanical Engineering | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit implements the knowledge gained through MEC5004 into real systems. It introduces the various HVAC technologies currently available on the market such as Split Units, VAV, VRF (2, 3 and 4 pipe systems), Central Heating, Geothermal, Absorption, Adsorption and associated components such as heat exchangers, pumps, ducts, fans, chillers, filters, ionizers, heaters, compressors, washers, dryers, expansion devices, recuperators, sensory equipment and refrigerants. Study-unit Aims: The aim of the study-unit is to introduce the various HVAC technologies currently available on the market and highlights their pros and cons. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Describe the operation of the various HVAC technologies currently available on the market such as Split Units, VAV, VRF (2, 3 and 4 pipe systems), Central Heating, Geothermal, Absorption, Adsorption. - Lists the various components which may be present in an HVAC system (such as heat exchangers, pumps, ducts, fans, chillers, filters, ionizers, heaters, compressors, washers, dryers, expansion devices, recuperators, sensory equipment, refrigerants) and explain their function, pros and cons. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to, given an HVAC system requirement, select the various components available on the market to set up an efficient HVAC system. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: McQuiston, F. C., Parker, J. D., & Spitler, J. D. (2005). Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning: analysis and design. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Study-unit: MEC5004 | |||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study and Project | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Ilario Vissani |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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