Course Name |
Principles and Applications of HVAC Systems
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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ME 433
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionProblem SolvingQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge to analyze the behavior of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and related devices, as well as to make relevant applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
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Course Description | This course provides the knowledge on the basic components of air conditioning systems, usage of psychrometry diagram and calculating heating and cooling loads. The course also provides an introduction to the design of air conditioning systems. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation | Learning Outcome |
1 | Properties of Pure Substances | ||
2 | Properties of Pure Substances | ||
3 | Psychrometrics | ||
4 | Psychrometrics | ||
5 | Psychrometrics | ||
6 | Basic HVAC Systems | ||
7 | Basic HVAC Systems | ||
8 | Midterm Exam | ||
9 | Thermodynamics Applied to Refrigeration | ||
10 | Refrigeration Cycles | ||
11 | Refrigeration Cycles | ||
12 | Absorption Refrigeration Systems | ||
13 | Absorption Refrigeration Systems | ||
14 | Refrigeration Cycle Components | ||
15 | Presentation | ||
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Principles of Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning by ASHRAE Handbook, 2017 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Ramesh Chandra Arora, PHI Learning Private Limited, 2010. |
Suggested Readings/Materials | ASHRAE Handbook-Fundamentals, ISBN 978-1-933742-54-0, ASHRAE Inc. Atlanta GA USA, 2021 |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing | LO 1 | LO 2 | LO 3 | LO 4 | LO 5 |
Participation | |||||||
Laboratory / Application | |||||||
Field Work | |||||||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||||||
Portfolio | |||||||
Homework / Assignments |
1
|
15
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|||||
Presentation / Jury |
1
|
10
|
|||||
Project | |||||||
Seminar / Workshop | |||||||
Oral Exams | |||||||
Midterm |
1
|
35
|
|||||
Final Exam |
1
|
40
|
|||||
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
|
60
|
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
|
40
|
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
---|---|---|---|
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
|
48
|
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
0
|
|
Study Hours Out of Class |
14
|
3
|
42
|
Field Work |
0
|
||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
|
||
Portfolio |
0
|
||
Homework / Assignments |
3
|
4
|
12
|
Presentation / Jury |
1
|
10
|
10
|
Project |
0
|
||
Seminar / Workshop |
0
|
||
Oral Exam |
0
|
||
Midterms |
1
|
16
|
16
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Final Exam |
1
|
22
|
22
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Total |
150
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#
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PC Sub | Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 |
To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2 |
To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
-
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-
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-
|
X
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-
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3 |
To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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-
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-
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X
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-
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4 |
To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications. |
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-
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X
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-
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-
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5 |
To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6 |
To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7 |
To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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-
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-
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-
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8 |
To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. |
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-
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9 |
To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. |
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-
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10 |
To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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11 |
To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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12 |
To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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13 |
To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering. |
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