HVAC 1310 - Thermal Dynamics - Theory of Heat
2 Credits
Introduction to the history of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems. Fundamentals and terminology relating to heat transfer; conduction, convection, and radiation. The principles of psychometrics, specific heat, and gas laws. Latent and sensible heat principles. The study of the first and second laws of thermal dynamics. Introduction to the types of equipment used. Job safety standards are applied.
Major Content Areas
Understand the principles of psychometrics Theories of latent and sensible heat Understand the principles of the first and second law of thermal dynamics Know the different types of equipment used for heating, refrigeration, and airconditioning Understand the relationship between temperatures and pressures Understand the basics of heat transfer
Learning Outcomes
Analyze air quality and latent/ sensible heat. Explain how to plot parameters of air using psychometric charts Compare HVAC / R equipment usage with the three types of heat transfer
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