Introduction to Air Conditioning Systems
Overview of air conditioning systems and their applications Conventional air conditioning systems and Introduction to desiccant-based air conditioning systems (10 hours).

Advanced Air Conditioning Systems
Solid desiccant air conditioning systems Liquid desiccant air conditioning systems Desiccant-coated air conditioning systems and Renewable energy-driven air conditioning systems (7 hours).

Introduction to Ventilation Systems
Overview of ventilation systems Exhaust ventilation systems and Supply ventilation systems (7 hours).

Advanced Ventilation Systems
Balanced ventilation systems Energy recovery ventilation systems and Hybrid ventilation systems (6 hours).

Design Guidelines for Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
Cooling and heating load calculations Selection of suitable air conditioning/ventilation systems for different climate zones and Integration of renewable energy sources in HVAC systems (6 hours).

Gain familiarity with air conditioning and ventilation systems, including terms, definitions, and basic design principles.

Acquire an overview of various air conditioning and ventilation systems.

Understand the concepts and working principles of different types of air conditioning and ventilation systems.

Develop innovative design skills for creating efficient air conditioning and ventilation systems.

1. Familiarizing the basic understanding of air conditioning and ventilation systems.
2. Understand the fundamental principles and applications of various air conditioning and ventilation systems.
3. Learn to utilize air conditioning and ventilation systems for domestic and industrial applications, focusing on efficiency and suitability.
4. Enhance problem-solving abilities to address real-world challenges in HVAC systems.
5. Learn essential project management skills for planning and managing HVAC projects.

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Xiaohua Liu, Yi Jiang, Tao Zhang (2021), Temperature and Humidity Independent Control (THIC) of Air-conditioning System, Springer , Reprint

W.F. Stoecker & J.W. Jones (2020), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, McGraw-Hill , Reprint

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