Department of

Architectural Engineering

 


AE 454 - Advanced Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (3 credits)

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Description

Engineering design and performance analysis procedures for complex commercial building systems, including energy conservation techniques, and a design project.

Prerequisite(s)

AE 310

Course Objectives

Develop familiarity with components of air and water systems for heating and cooling and basic design procedures.

Topics
  1. Fluid flow fundamentals
  2. Pumps
  3. Pump and system curves
  4. Piping system design
  5. Control of hydronic systems
  6. Steam systems
  7. Room air distribution
  8. Fans
  9. Fan-system interaction
  10. Duct system design
  11. Refrigeration cycles
  12. Heat rejection systems - cooling towers
  13. Fuels
  14. Stoichiometry
  15. First law combustion
  16. Boilers
Class/Lab Schedule

2 classes/week, 75 minutes/class