Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Course Title:	Fundamentals of Psychrometric and Cooling Load Estimation
Course Objective:	To develop an understanding of the basic concepts of thermodynamics, psychrometry, cooling load estimation, duct design of HVAC systems and sizing of air handling units (AHUs).
Target group:	Engineering Professionals and Technical Persons, whose academic qualifications are above NVQ-7 or SLQF-5 (B.Sc. Engineering) AND, who are new to the Air Conditioning Industry and who would like to refresh their knowledge and need a thorough review of the basics of Psychrometrics and Cooling Load Estimation
Duration:	04 Saturdays (Lectures – 16 hrs, Tutorials – 06 hrs, Practicals – 06 hrs)
Group size:	20 participants per intake
Course Fee:	Rs. 30,000/= + VAT
Commence on:	Contact course coordinator for commencement dates
Apply before:	Contact course coordinator for application deadline

Course Outline

Review of First and Second Law of Thermodynamics
Fundamentals of Gas Laws
Psychrometric Chart
Psychrometric Analysis
Design Calculation of Air Handling Units (AHUs)
Conduction and Convection Heat Transfer
Heat Gains and Cooling Load Estimation
Duct Design

Application Procedure

Application form can be obtained by sending an email to the Course Coordinator OR from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, ��ͷ��, Katubedda, Moratuwa by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope 100 x 225 mm² in size

Note: Please write the Course Title clearly on the left-hand top corner of the envelope.