MECHENG 5541
Transcript Abbreviation:
HVAC
Course Description:
Analysis of components and systems for heating, ventilating and air-conditioning.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 4510 (510), or Grad standing in MechEng.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 641.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Overview of building environment
Psychrometric principles. Students are to learn the terminology and use of the psychrometric chart, as well analyze fundamental processes for moist air by hand calculations and by use of computer software EES
Learn to analyze HVAC systems for single and multiple zones
Learn the theory of heat exchangers as they apply to heating and cooling coils in HVAC systems as well as chillers
Learn the theory of direct contact heat transfer and methods to calculate the size of cooling towers
Study and learn to calculate heat transfer from buildings during the winter heating season
Study and learn to calculate heat transfer to buildings during summer by direct radiation from the sun. Hour by hour analysis will be carried out to obtain the maximum cooling load for peak summer days
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Psychrometric principles and analysis of systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Heat exchangers for heating and cooling of conditioned air | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Chiller design and refrigeration | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Analysis of direct contact heat transfer with application to humidifiers and cooling towers | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Load calculations for winter and building heat transfer | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Summer cooling load and hour by hour analysis | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework and Quizzes | 20% |
| Midterm Exams | 50% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Environmental Engineering (3rd Edition) | Thomas H. Kuehn, James Ramsey and James Therlkeld |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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