This course covers the latest theories and research trends on thermal load calculation, air-conditioning methods and heat source methods for air-conditioning systems.
The aim of this course is to learn the details of the mechanisms of air-conditioning systems.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Explain the latest theories and research trends on thermal load calculation, air-conditioning methods and heat source methods.
2) Discuss the whole air conditioning systems.
Thermal load calculation, Air conditioning methods, Heat source methods
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
First half: Lecture about the theory and examples of thermal load calculations, air-conditioning methods and heat source methods.
Second half: Discussion about the air conditioning systems based on students’ presentation.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Overview of air conditioning systems. | Confirmation of the fundamental knowledge of air conditioning systems. |
Class 2 | Research trends on thermal load calculation. | Understanding of thermal load calculation. |
Class 3 | Latest theory and examples of air conditioning methods. | Understanding of the history of air conditioning methods. |
Class 4 | Latest theory and examples of heat source methods. | Understanding of the hisory of heat source methods. |
Class 5 | Presentation on thermal load calculation. | Presentation that is easy for other students to understand. Discussion with the presenter. |
Class 6 | Presentation on air conditioning methods. | Presentation that is easy for other students to understand. Discussion with the presenter. |
Class 7 | Presentation on heat source methods. | Presentation that is easy for other students to understand. Discussion with the presenter. |
Class 8 | Summarization of the course. | Preparation of the final report. |
None required.
Course materials are provided during class.
Students' course scores are based on presentation(70%) and discussion(30%).
No prerequisites are necessary, but enrollment in the related courses is desirable.