Course detail

Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps

FSI-0KTAcad. year: 2022/2023

The course deals with the construction of the modern refrigeration systems and heat pumps. It discusses the particular design of the individual components, their location in real devices and their influence on system behavior. It also addresses legislation, operation and maintenance of refrigeration systems and heat pumps, including safe handling of refrigerants.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Jiří Hejčík, Ph.D.

Department

Energy Institute (EÚ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The course will provide students with the knowledge and skills associated with the operation and maintenance of refrigeration systems and heat pumps. The course provides students with a good background for passing the certification exam according to Commission Regulation (EC) 303/2008.

Prerequisites

Physics, basics of electrical engineering, works with PC

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through exercises which are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit is awarded for active participation in exercises and laboratory measurements.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with current trends in the design of refrigeration systems and heat pumps, the requirements for their operation and maintenance.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Participation in the exercises is voluntary.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ. Chladicí a klimatizační technika. Praha: Svaz chladicí a klimatizační techniky, 2012, 181 s. (CS)
KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ. Chladicí a klimatizační technika II. Praha: Svaz chladicí a klimatizační techniky, 2015, 167 s. (CS)
ŽERAVÍK, Antonín. Stavíme tepelné čerpadlo: [návratnost i za jeden rok]. 1. vyd. Přerov: Antonín Žeravík, 2003, 311 s. ISBN 80-239-0275-x. (CS)

Recommended reading

DINÇER, Ibrahim. Refrigeration systems and applications. 3rd Edition. Chichester: Wiley, 2017, 752 s. ISBN 978-1-119-23075-5. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-ZSI-P Bachelor's

    specialization STI , 3. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme B-VTE-P Bachelor's, 3. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme CŽV Lifelong learning

    branch CZV , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jiří Hejčík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Fundamental physics + Cooling systems overview
2. Refrigerants
3. Compressors
4. Heat exchangers
5. Expansion valve and other components of refrigerating systems
6. Refrigeration pipelines
7. Performance control of refrigeration systems
8. Heat Pumps
9. Air Conditioners
10. Sorption systems
11. Requirements for the operation of refrigeration equipment
12. Legislation and environment protection
13. Excursion

Laboratory exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jiří Hejčík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Construction of refrigerating systems
2. Compressor
3. Heat exchangers
4. Heat pump performance measurement
5. Refrigerant handling
6. Operation of refrigeration equipment