Thermodynamics

Refrigeration And Air Conditioning · Level 6  ·  4 Chapters

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  • The construction sector needs experts to install and maintain HVAC systems in new buildings, a growing field as urbanization increases.
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Chapters

What Thermodynamics covers: 28 main topics in 4 chapters

1. Apply concept of thermodynamics

  1. 1.1 Introduction to Kinetic Theory of Gases
  2. 1.2 Definition of Thermodynamics
  3. 1.3 Thermodynamic Systems
  4. 1.4 Thermodynamic Equilibrium
  5. 1.5 Properties of Systems
  6. 1.6 Laws of Thermodynamics
  7. 1.7 The Thermometer and Thermometric Property temperature scale
  8. 1.8 Ideal gas
  9. 1.9 Pressure
  10. 1.10 Specific Volume
  11. 1.11 Reversible and Irreversible Processes
  12. 1.12 Energy, Work and Heat

2. Apply psychometrics

  1. 2.1 Concept of Psychometrics
  2. 2.2 Definitions
  3. 2.3 Mixing of air streams
  4. 2.4 Sensible heating
  5. 2.5 Sensible cooling
  6. 2.6 Cooling and dehumidification
  7. 2.7 Cooling and humidification
  8. 2.8 Heating and dehumidification
  9. 2.9 Heating and humidification

3. Apply refrigeration cycles

  1. 3.1 Fundamentals of Refrigeration cycle
  2. 3.2 Refrigeration System
  3. 3.3 Vapor Compression cycle
  4. 3.4 Vapour Absorption cycle

4. Apply P-h and T-s diagrams

  1. 4.1 Definition of pressure enthalpy (P-h) and temperature entropy (T-s) diagrams
  2. 4.2 Use of p-h and T-s diagram
  3. 4.3 Interpretation and application of p-h and T-s Diagrams S/No. Description/ Quantity Recommended Specifications Ratio (Item: Trainee) A

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