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| QF Level: | 4 |
| QF Credit: | 12
(one module) |
| Pre-requisite: | Nil |
| Co-requisite: | Nil |
| Module Aim(s): | The
module aims at providing plumbing engineering
students with introductory knowledge and
concepts in heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) as part of the contemporary
building systems. The basic concepts of thermal
comfort, heat balance and heat transfer and how
they apply to building design will be discussed.
The basic concepts in thermodynamics as how they
apply to various processes in air conditioning
and air cycles will be discussed. Attentions
will be given to the selection of appropriate
air conditioning and refrigeration systems for
contemporary building services engineering with
particular considerations given to various
aspects, such as occupational health, energy
efficiency and environmental protection. In
addition, the basic principle of prediction and
evaluation of sound and noise generated by
various HVAC components commonly encountered in
tall building setups, in particular, the
ventilation components, and how these facilities
interact with the plumbing components, will be
discussed. |
| Objectives: | On
completion of this Module, students are expected
to be able to: 1. apply the thermal comfort, heat balance and transfer concepts in loading estimation; 2. analyse the basic air conditioning processes and cycles and their application in simple air conditioning systems using the basic concepts of thermodynamics; 3. select the appropriate air conditioning and refrigeration system components in practical applications with consideration of various aspects such as health, energy and environment; and 4. apply the basic principles of sound in carrying out ventilation noise analysis and prediction. |
| Assessment Methods: | •
Test (20%) • Assignment (10%) • Practical exercise (10%) • Examination (60%) (2 hours) |
| Course Website: | http://ibse.hk/SPD4121/ |