MEE 486 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning System Design

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to modeling the heating and cooling loads of buildings. Students will learn to determine indoor and outdoor design conditions and estimate heat gains and losses resulting from various factors, including heat conduction through building envelopes, solar radiation, internal heat sources, and ventilation and infiltration air. Emphasis is placed on both manual calculation methods and the application of building energy simulation software to support HVAC system design, evaluate building performance, and enhance energy efficiency.

Prerequisites: C or better in MEE 230 (Thermodynamics) or MET 236 (Thermal Applications), or permission

Course Typically Offered: Variable

Credits: 3