Catalog Course Description

Analysis and design of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems. Prerequisite: ARCE 660 or consent of the instructor.

Required or Elective Course?

This course is required for B.S. in architectural engineering students, and with adviser and other consent may be an elective for other undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The course, which addresses the "air-side" of HVAC design, is taught annually in the Spring semesters. It is three credit-hours of engineering design.

Typical Course Topics

• Introduction
• Quick review of HVAC concepts and load calculations
• HVAC systems and equipment overview
• Air handling units
• Air cleaners
• Room air distribution
• Air terminals: diffusers and grilles
• Terminal units
• Duct design and pressure loss calculations

Latest Syllabus

ARCE 661, Prof. Rock via .pdf file

For More Information Contact:

Prof. Rock

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Revised: September 18, 2013