NRG 121 Air Conditioning System Analysis

Students investigate the physical principles of HVAC systems. Topics include related HVAC system equations, refrigeration, psychrometrics, central forced air furnaces, ground couple heat pumps, SEERs, EERs, AFUEs, fuels, and unitary single zone and multi-zone secondary systems.

Credits

Prerequisite

PH 101 or department approval

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the fundamental operating principles and components of the various HVAC equipment and systems used in commercial buildings
2. Use data and trend logging to express the value of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow in an operating HVAC system
3. Perform basic heating and cooling load calculations
4. Use psychrometrics to investigate air/water properties and conditions
5. Analyze efficiencies of HVAC equipment and systems and estimate annual energy use of buildings