This course is designed to expose students to engineering fundamentals and refrigeration science needed to ensure a good foundation for the engineering and scientific understanding of refrigeration & air conditioning.
The emphasis is placed on basic calculations involving distance, speed and force etc. to develop proficiency in calculations involving work, power and energy. It also includes basic temperature, gas laws and quantity of heat calculations to develop proficiency in heat transfer calculations. The course for this semester deals with the basic vapour compression refrigeration cycle and its accessories.