FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

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
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 The students who succeeded in this course;
  • use the psychrometric diagram.
  • define the principles of air conditioning equipment.
  • calculate heating and cooling loads.
  • choose air conditioning system equipment.
  • apply 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
1 Introduction to HVAC Systems John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 Chapter 1
2 Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer in terms of air conditioning applications John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 Chapter 3-4
3 Psychrometric diagram and its usage for air conditioning applications John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 Chapter 5
4 Overview of air conditioning systems John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 Chapter 6
5 Thermal comfort and indoor air quality John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 Chapter 7
6 Heat loss and gain components John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 Chapter 9
7 Midterm Exam 1
8 Heating and cooling load calculations John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 Chapter 10
9 Ventilation systems John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 Chapter 11
10 Liquid distribution systems John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 Chapter 12
11 Heat exchangers used in air conditioning applications John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 Chapter 13
12 Midterm Exam 2
13 Cooling towers John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 Chapter 14
14 Heat pump systems John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 Chapter 16
15 Semester Review John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 Chapter 1,3-7,9-14,16
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

John W. Mitchell and James E. Braun; Principles of HVAC in Buildings; ISBN: 978-0-470-62457-9; John  Wiley &Sons, Inc., NY, USA, 2013 

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
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
60
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
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
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
20
40
Final Exam
1
20
20
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
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.

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.

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.

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.

12

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

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.

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

 


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