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    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    ME 433 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Principles and Applications of HVAC Systems
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    ME 433
    Fall/Spring
    3
    0
    3
    5

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
    Problem Solving
    Q&A
    Lecture / 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
    #
    Content
    PC Sub
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1use the psychrometric diagram.
    2define the principles of air conditioning equipment.
    3calculate heating and cooling loads.
    4choose air conditioning system equipment.
    5apply design criteria related to air conditioning systems.
    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.

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    X
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    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
    ASHRAE Handbook-HVAC Applications ISBN 978-1-933742-14-4, ASHRAE Inc. Atlanta GA USA, 2019
     

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    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
    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

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    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
    Final Exam
    1
    22
    22
        Total
    150

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    PC Sub Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    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.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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.

    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    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.

    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    4

    To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    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.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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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    -
    -
    -
    -
    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.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    9

    To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

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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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    -
    -
    -
    -
    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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    -
    -
    -
    -
    12

    To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

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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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    -
    -
    -
    -

    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

     


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