CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems

MECH 453/ 6181
Prerequisite: MECH 352

Winter 2017

Course Description
The process of heating and cooling both revolve around the addition or removal of thermal energy, also called
heat energy. Energy in all its forms cannot be created or destroyed. It can, however, be changed from one
form to another. The natural direction of heat flow is from a warmer to a cooler body. Nevertheless, it can be
seen that for the cooling purposes in the summer heat needs to be removed from a cooler room and be
dissipated in a warmer space. As such, according to second law of thermodynamic some work needs to be
done.

This course is an introduction to the design of thermal systems for indoor climate control. The major topics
include: human comfort requirements, outdoor climate variables, psychrometrics, heating and humidification
loads, cooling and dehumidification loads, solar radiation, ventilation requirements and criteria, central
system types and selection, energy estimation methods, piping, pumps, ducting, fans, and refrigeration.
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Contact info:
Instructor: Dr. Suraj JOSHI (suraj.joshi@concordia.ca)
Marker: To be arranged
Office: EV 3.420, extn. 2513
Lecture XX: Wednesdays: 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm
Venue: FG B040
Office Hours: Wed: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm or by appointment
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Textbook and References:

"Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning - Analysis and Design," 6th Edition
F.C. McQuiston, J. D. Parker and J.D. Spitler, John Wiley & Sons, 2000.
"Principles of Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning," 6th Edition
Ronald L. Howell, William J. Coad, Harry J. Sauer, Jr., ASHRAE, 2009
Manual J, Residential Load Calculations, Hank Rutkowski, 8th Edition Version 2, ACCA, 2006
Manual D - Residential Duct Systems, Hank Rutkowski, ACCA
Water Piping and Heat Pumps – Manual, ACCA
ASHRAE Handbooks

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Course Outline:

Lecture Date Chapters Course Activity

Introduction, Air-conditioning Systems,

1 11-Jan-17 1, 2, 4
Comfort and Health - Indoor Air Quality
2 18-Jan-17 3 Moist Air Properties and Conditioning Processes

3 25-Jan-17 5 Heat Transmission in Building Structures

4 1-Feb-17 6 Quiz 1; Space Heating Loads

5 8-Feb-17 7 Solar Radiation

15-Feb-17 Mid-term exam

22-Feb-17 Mid-term break
6 1-Mar-17 8, 9 The Cooling Load, Energy Calculations

7 8-Mar-17 8, 10 Heat Balance Method, Fluid Flow Review

8 15-Mar-17 10 Quiz 2; Flow, Pumps, and Piping Design

9 22-Mar-17 12 Fans and Building Air Distribution

10 29-Mar-17 14 Extended Surface Heat Exchangers

11 5-Apr-17 15 Refrigeration

12 12-Apr-17 Quiz 3; Project due; Review

Assessment components:
3 Quizzes: 15% (5% each)
Project: 15%
Midterm Exam: 20%
Final exam: 50%
Total: 100%

Graduate Attributes
A knowledge base for engineering and problem analysis. The course MECH 453/6181 develops specialized
engineering knowledge in the field of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. It attempts to foster an ability
to use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, analyze, and solve complex engineering problems in order
to reach substantiated conclusions.

MECH 453 students must obtain at least 50% in each component to pass the course.
MECH 6181 students must obtain at least 60% in each component to pass the course.