MECH 380 - Introduction to Hvac Systems

Institution:

Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Description:

The primary principles of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning that deal with human comfort in buildings, control of temperature, humidity, air purity and air movement will be covered. Building heat losses and load calculations will be discussed along with different heating systems and subsystems such as hot air, hydronic, vapor compression, absorption and cogeneration. Building environmental control software will be explored in the laboratory. Prerequisite: MECH255 Thermodynamics; Corequisite: MECH270 Fluid Mechanics. Day Course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

WWW.WIT.EDU

Phone Number:

(617) 989-4590

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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