Work book on Block 1

Chapter 1: Introduction to refrigeration and air conditioning

1.1 Study chapter 1 of the new textbook (Z Huan): Page 1-33
a. History of technology
b. Applications
1.2 Work through problems: page 34-36
Chapter 2: Fundamental of RAC (New textbook, 37-92)
1. Thermodynamics
i. Energy systems: conversion and transfer
ii. Types of energy
iii. Thermodynamics Laws
iv. Working fluids (generally gas and steam)
v. Properties identification or calculation: formulae for gas and table for
steam
vi. Thermal analysis based on diagrams (P-V, T-S, P-h)
2. Fluid mechanics
i. Pressure drop
ii. Piping system
iii. Fluid machines (Pump, compressor, fans)
3. Heat transfer
i. Conduction
ii. Convection
iii. Radiation
Chapter 3: Vapor refrigeration cycle
Study materials: New textbook: Page 93-108
b. Carnot cycle
c. Standard cycle
d. Cycle with superheating and subcooling
Assignment (new textbook)
Problems: 3.1, 3.4, and 3.6

Assignments for random collection:

Problems 3.1, 3.4 and 3.6