Syllabus

? Thermal conductivity of solids
? Heat transfer from pin-fin apparatus
? Heat transfer through lagged pipe apparatus
? Heat transfer by natural convection
? Heat transfer by forced convection
? Parallel flow/counter flow heat exchanger
? Shell and tube heat exchanger
? Stefan Boltzman apparatus
? Emissivity measurement of radiating surfaces
? Window air conditioning system
? Commercial refrigeration trainer
? Mechanical heat pump trainer
? Vapor absorption refrigeration system

To introduce basic study of the phenomena of heat transfer, refrigeration and air-conditioning

To develop methodologies for solving variety of real life engineering problems involving heat transfer, refrigeration and air-conditioning

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand fundamentals of heat transfer, refrigeration and air-conditioning
2. Analyze problems involving conduction, convection, radiation as well as refrigeration and air-conditioning
3. Understand experimental conditions and limitations
4. Develop experimental skill

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