49322 Airconditioning
6cp; 3hpw; availability: all coursesRequisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Recommended studies: 48651 Thermodynamics or equivalent
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Associate Professor G Hong
Airconditioning systems are required by modern society and promoted by high technology to be functional, well-controlled, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, in maintaining human comfort and health as well as industrial productivity. The objectives of this subject are: to advance student understanding of refrigeration and airconditioning systems; to develop basic skills for carrying out the design and construction of airconditioning for buildings; and to enhance knowledge of energy conservation and management as applicable to airconditioning systems.
Topics include principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer, airconditioning systems and components, design criteria and standards, psychometry and airconditioning processing, refrigeration, load estimation, computer software for load estimation, duct and pipe design, control system, noise and pollution.
Assessment: Assignments (20 per cent), laboratory report (20 per cent), project (20 per cent), examination (40 per cent).
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49322.htm
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.
