G1H Basics of HVAC 1:0

Preamble: Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) consumes nearly 25 % of the
power being generated in India. Designing energy efficient HVAC system is inevitable, in
order to save the energy. In addition to the text book knowledge, it is essential to expose
the students and train them on the application part of HVAC as seen in the industry. When
got exposed and trained students will come forward to take up HVAC for their career. They
will design and develop energy efficient HVAC systems, which in turn benefit the society in
energy saving aspects.
Program outcomes addressed:
a. Graduate will demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
b. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering
problems.
d. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design a system, component or process as
per needs and specification.
Competencies: At the end of the course students will be able to
1. Independently assess the HVAC requirements of a project.
2. Recommend the most suitable HVAC system with sustainability in focus.
3. Find out ways and means to reduce energy at design level.
4. Plan for proper Installation and Maintenance activity.
Assessment pattern:
1. Out of 100 marks, 50 marks (Internal) will be for assignment/case study on
estimating heat load for given space.
2. End semester question paper will be combination of Short questions descriptive and
problematic questions.
Course content and lecture schedule:
Sub Code Lectures Tutorial Practical Credit
G1H 1 0 0 1
S.No Topic No of
Lectures
1,1 Definition of HVAC, Market size, Growth, Penetration, opportunities,
challenges, definition of Comfort, Benefits of air-conditioning,
Difference between comfort / process air-conditioning., Energy
usage of HVAC, Scope of Energy saving, HVAC and environment,
Greenhouse effect, Global warming, Ozone Layer Depletion,
1
1.2 Basic HVAC terminologies- Temperature, Heat, Types of Heat,
Modes of Heat transfer, Tons of Refrigeration, BTU/Hr / Dry bulb,
Wet Bulb, Relative humidity, Specific Humidity, Psychrometry,
Change of phase,
1
1.3 Refrigeration cycle, Components of Refrigeration Cycle. Different
types of Compressors,
1
1.4 Comfort conditions, Different types of Heat Load, Building Survey,
Sources of Heat, SHGC and U value of Glass, Factors to be
considered before deciding on AC
1
1.5 Life Cycle Cost, Total cost of ownership, Star Rating of Air-
conditioners, Energy Conservation Building Codes, Refrigerant Phase
out Schedule, Indoor Air Quality IAQ, Sick Building Syndrome
SBS, ASHRAE standard 62.1, Green Buildings, LEED Certification,
1
1.6 Categories of HVAC System like Unitary, Semi-Central, Central
HVAC and its Selection, Air-Cooled Systems Water Cooled
Systems
1
1.7 Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems VRF, Vapour Absorption
Systems, Air Distribution System and its Design
1
1.8 Study of Cost verses Benefit of different systems, Installation
procedures of different types of HVAC System, Electrical Safety
Precautions, Different types of Maintenance activities, Safety at
Work.
1
S.No Topic No of
Lectures
2.1 Detailed heat load estimation as done in industry 4
2.2 Estimation heat load by students for different types of building 4
Total 16