Course Descriptions

The mechanical engineering curriculum is designed to prepare students for productive careers in industry, government, education and private consulting as well as for graduate study. Thus, it is based on the fundamental principles of science and engineering. These provide a strong foundation that enables students to apply what they have learned to the complex technological problems of today and to teach themselves the new technologies of tomorrow.

ME 409 - Air Conditioning

Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
Term Available: S
Prerequisites: ES 202 - Fluid Systems or ES 212 - Fluid Systems , and ME 302 - Heat Transfer
Corequisites: None

Human comfort and the properties of air. Air conditioning in residences, public and industrial buildings using vapor compression and absorption units. Cooling loads, psychrometry, fans, duct sizing and layout, automatic control, and acoustic design considerations.

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