Course Description
المادة الدراسية:
ME 339
Mechanical Installations for Architectural Students
1st Term 1437/1438
An introduction to air conditioning; Mechanical refrigeration; Unitary systems; Window unit; Split unit and packaged units; Central systems; Air distribution systems; Psychrometry; Evaporative coolers; Calculation of air conditioning load; Elevators and elevator selection; Introduction to fire protection systems in buildings.
Prerequisite: PHYS 105
Text / References:
Modern Air Conditioning Practice, N. Harris, McGraw Hill Book Co.
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, W.J McGuiness, B. Stein and J. Reynolds, John Wiley Sons
| Week No. | Topic |
| 1 | An Introduction to Air Conditioning |
| 2 | Mechanical Refrigeration Systems |
| 3 | Air Conditioning Systems: -Unitary Systems; Window Unit; Split Unit and Packaged Units |
| 4 | -Central Systems; |
| 5-6 | Air Distribution Systems |
| 7 | Field Trip And Tutorial |
| Midterm 1 | |
| 8-9 | Psychrometry, Psychrometric Processes |
| 10 | Evaporative Coolers |
| 11-12 | Calculation Of Air Conditioning Load Tutorial |
| Mid Term 2 | |
| 13-14 | Elevators And Elevator Selection |
| 15 | Introduction To Fire Protection Systems In Buildings |
Grading:
Midterm 1 20 marks
Midterm 2 20 marks
Field Trip 10 marks
Assignments and activity 10 marks
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Semester Work 60 marks
Final exam 40 marks
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Total 100 marks