An-Najah Staff

AN-NAJAHNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Introduction to Building Mechanical Systems 68202

Instructor: Ramez Al-khaldi

Objective

To provide an integrated introductory presentation of thermal, psychometric energy and human comfort issues in building form and the natural environment, plumping systems.

Topics:

• Moist air properties and conditioning process.
• Comfort and health- Indoor environmental condition.
• Basics of heating, cooling and ventilation.
• Heating by hot water and electricity.
• Air conditioning systems.
• Refrigeration and the vapor compression system.
• Cycle diagrams and simple saturated cycle.

References:

• W. J. Mc Guinness & B. Stein, "Building Technology, Mechanical and Electrical Systems", John Wiley & Sons.
• F. C. Mc Quiston, J. D. Spitter, ' Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Analysis and Design', John Wiley & Sons 2000.
• M. A. Alsaad and M. A. Hammad, " Heating and air conditioning", Second Edition 1997.
• ASHREA Handbook. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Enginees.
• G. J. Vanwylen, R. E. Sonntag and C. B. Rgnakke, "Fundamental of classical Thermodynamics", John Wiley & Sons, 1994.
• P. L. Martin and D. R. Oughton, "Heating & Air Conditioning of Buildings", Eighth Edition, 2000.
• N. R. Grimm and R. C. Rosaler, "HVAC Systems and Components Handbook. Mc Graw-Hill, 1998.

Grading:

First exam                                                      20%            

Second exam                                                  20%            

Homework, quizzes and participation        10%

Final exam                                                     50%