TE4009 Air Conditioning Systems Syllabus:

TE4009 Air Conditioning Systems Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES

• To learn the psychometric concepts underlying Air conditioning process.
• To learn the design features and load estimation principles of specific Air conditioning system.
• To learn about the critical auxiliary systems
• To learn about the air distribution circuits, water distribution circuits etc.
• To learn about the HVAC systems in air conditioning systems

UNIT I PSYCHROMETRY AND AIR CONDITIONING PROCESSES

Moist Air properties, use of Psychrometric Chart, Various Psychrometric processes, Air Washer, Adiabatic Saturation. Summer and winter Air conditioning, Enthalpy potential and its insights.

UNIT II LOAD ESTIMATION

Thermal comfort – Design conditions – Solar Radiation-Heat Gain through envelopes – Infiltration and ventilation loads – Internal loads – Procedure for heating and cooling load estimation.

UNIT III AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

Thermal distribution systems – Single, multi zone systems, terminal reheat systems, Dual duct systems, variable air volume systems, water systems and Unitary type systems.

UNIT IV AIR DISTRIBUTION AND CONTROL

Flow through Ducts , Static & Dynamic Losses , Diffusers , Duct Design–Equal Friction Method, System Balancing , Fans & Duct System Characteristics , Fan Arrangement Variable Air Volume systems, Air Handling Units and Fan Coil units – Control of temperature, humidity, air flow and quality.

UNIT V HVAC SYSTEM IN AUTOMOBILES

Automotive System layout and Components- Commonly used Refrigerants- Safety devices – Climate control – Fuel efficiency aspects.

TOTAL 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES

1. Analyse psychrometrically the Air conditioning processes.
2. Estimate the heat load for summer and winter Air conditioning applications.
3. Understand and appreciate the utility of different Air conditioning systems for different applications.
4. Design a fan-duct system for Air conditioning application.
5. Understand and appreciate the individual components of an automobile Air conditioning system. various HVAC system components for various applications in the building requirements.

REFERENCES

1. ALI VEDAVARZ, SUNIL KUMAR, Mohammed Iqbal, Hussain Handbook of Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning for Design Implementation, Industrial press Inc, 2007.
2. Arora C.P., Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Company, 2010.
3. ASHRAE , Fundamentals and equipment , 4 volumes-ASHRAE Inc. 2005.
4. Carrier Air Conditioning Co., Handbook of Air Conditioning Systems design, McGraw Hill, 1985.
5. Jones, Air Conditioning Engineering, Edward Amold pub. 2001.
6. Kuehn T.H., Ramsey, J.W. and Threlkeld, J.L., Thermal Environmental Engineering, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 1998
7. Langley, Billy C. ,Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ed. 3, Engie wood Cliffs (N.J) Prentice Hall 1986.