MECH 4851

This is an introduction to the design of thermal systems for indoor climate control. The major topics include: human comfort requirements, outdoor climate variables, heating and dehumidification loads, cooling and dehumidification loads, ventilation requirements and criteria, central system types and selection, energy sources and costs, piping, pumps, ducts, fans, and control systems. Computer programs will be introduced for design calculations involving heating and cooling load, piping, ducting and energy consumption.