HVAC1310 — Thermal Dynamics - Theory of Heat
HVAC 1310 - Thermal Dynamics - Theory of Heat HVAC 1310 - Thermal Dynamics - Theory of Heat 2 Credits Introduction to the history of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems. Fundamentals and terminology relating to heat transfer; conduction, convection, and radiation. The principles of psychometrics, specific heat, and gas laws. Latent and sensible heat principles. The study of the first and second laws of thermal dynamics. Introduction to the types of equipment used. Job safety standards are applied. Major Content Areas Understand the principles of psychometrics Theories of latent and sensible heat Understand the principles of the first and second law of thermal dynamics Know the different types of equipment used for heating, refrigeration, and airconditioning Understand the relationship between temperatures and pressures Understand the basics of heat transfer Learning