Climatization and Refrigeration

Recommended Prerequisites

Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Transport Phenomena

Teaching Methods

The lectures have a traditional format, which is essentially driven by the exposure of the subjects with the support of Powerpoint presentations and other multimedia.

The practical classes are devoted to the analysis and solving of practical problems for application of the theoretical knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

The main objective of this course is to present and develop the concepts of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration (R). Addressing topics related to health and thermal comfort, the thermal behavior of buildings, the notion of thermal loads, psychrometrics, ventilation principles and the components of HVAC systems, aims to provide students with the necessary foundations to develop projects, analyze and operate climate control systems in buildings. The approach to the fundamentals of refrigeration technologies is intended to provide students with knowledge to interpret and act on refrigeration systems.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1) Psychrometrics;

2) Ventilation and indoor environmental quality;

3) Thermal properties of buildings and termal loads;

4) Energy production equipment (heating and cooling)

5) Refrigeration (cycles, components and systems, refrigerants)

Head Lecturer(s)

Adélio Manuel Rodrigues Gaspar

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC Systems and Equipment, 2016;

ASHRAE Handbook—Fundamentals, 2017;

ASHRAE Handbook—HVAC Applications, 2019;

Kreider, J. F. Handbook of Heating, ventilation and air conditioning, CRC Press, 2001;

McQuiston, F.C., Parker, J. and Spitler, J. D. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning: Analysis and Design, John Wiley and Sons, 2005;

Normas e regulamentação diversa (ISO, ASHRAE; DIN; NP);

Roriz, L. Climatização - Concepção, Instalação e Condução de Sistemas, Alfragide: Edições Orion, 2006.