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ECTC 102 - Air Conditioning Systems Design

(6,3) 6 Credits

This course deals primarily with the application of the fundamentals of engineering to the practical design of air conditioning systems. The course begins with the concepts of human comfort and their dependence on the proper conditioning of air, continues with cooling load estimating, psychrometric analysis, indoor air quality issues, the design of the air distribution system, and the selection of the air conditioning unit and peripheral components. Throughout the semester the student is also trained in the use of engineering design software and computer-aided equipment selection software.  Particular attention is given to understanding the inherent system inefficiencies that occur due to either over-or under-sizing air conditioning system components and their negative impact on energy consumption and equipment life expectancy. Students are introduced to the impact of renewables and new technologies in the design of air conditioning systems. Students also practice writing short technical papers, emails, and making presentations to sharpen their technical communication skills. A key part of this course is learning to design HVAC systems for a single-family residence.


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