Course Information
Course Number: MECH 3680
Course Title: Principles of Refrigeration and Air Conditionning
Course Description:
This course covers the principles and theory about refrigeration system, refrigeration cycle and Air-conditioning. Topics include- Refrigeration Cycle, Psychrometric Chart, Specific and Relative Humidity; Psychrometric Chart; Dew Point, Dry- Bulb and Wet Bulb Temperature; Air Conditioning Processes; Vapor Compression refrigeration; Vapor absorption Refrigeration.
Credits / Hours: 3
Section Number:1
Pre/Co-requisites: MECH 2430; MECH 3580
Class Meetings
Online Space(s):
- Link to OpenLab Course can be found here MECH 3680
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In-person Location: V 511
Faculty Information
Professor(s) Name:
- Dr. Akm Rahman
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Contact Information
- Email:akm.rahman86@citytech.cuny.edu
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Learning Outcomes
By Attending this course students will be able to fulfill following ABET criteria
- Basic HVAC&R engineering principles including heat transfer, fluid mechanics
2. Combustion, Air-conditioning and refrigeration Process
3. Heating and cooling load calculations
Teaching/Learning Methods
- In-Person teaching
Technology Requirements
Schedule
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Grading Policy
Grading system includes, Homework, Quiz, Lab activities, Projects, Mid Term and Final
Class Etiquette & Netiquette
Be respectful to others in the class. Try to respond to the questions asked by the instructor. Be attentive to the class and avoid digital distractions.
Attendance/Participation
Attendance is Mandatory
Academic Integrity Policy
Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions and other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using, crediting and citation of sources. As a community of intellectual and professional workers, the college recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension and expulsion. More information about the College’s policy on Academic Integrity may be found in the College Catalog.
Course Resources
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