e-Learning PPSM

This course provides an in-depth exploration of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, emphasizing both theoretical and practical aspects crucial for modern engineering applications. Students will begin with an introduction to HVACR, covering the fundamental principles and components. The course will then delve into refrigeration cycles, with a focus on vapour-compression systems and their thermodynamic analysis. A comprehensive examination of refrigerants and their environmental impact, including next-generation alternatives, will follow. Air conditioning systems and their processes will be thoroughly analyzed using psychrometric principles. Building load estimation based on ASHRAE standards will equip students with the skills to perform accurate calculations. The curriculum will also address thermal comfort and indoor air quality, highlighting methods to ensure optimal living and working environments. Finally, the course will cover air distribution systems, including duct design and sizing, using principles of fluid mechanics and the latest industry techniques. This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to design, analyze, and optimize advanced HVACR systems, preparing them for the demands of the modern engineering landscape.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems, emphasizing both theoretical and practical aspects essential for modern engineering applications. Students begin with an introduction to HVAC&R fundamentals, including system components, functions, and basic operating principles.

The course then examines refrigeration cycles, with emphasis on vapour-compression systems and their thermodynamic performance analysis. Refrigerants and their environmental impact are also discussed, including current regulations and next-generation alternatives. Air-conditioning processes are studied using psychrometric principles to understand moist-air properties and system behaviour.

Students will learn building heat load estimation based on ASHRAE standards, enabling accurate cooling load calculations for real applications. The course also covers thermal comfort and indoor air quality, focusing on methods to achieve safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient indoor environments.

Finally, air distribution systems are introduced, including duct design, sizing, and airflow analysis using fluid mechanics principles and current industry practices.

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to analyze, design, and optimize HVACR systems, preparing them for professional engineering practice in building services, energy systems, and refrigeration industries.