Automotive Air-Conditioning Syllabus for B.Tech 6th sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.Anna University B.Tech GI (R13) 6th Sem Professional Ethics in Engineering Detailed Syllabus
The detailed syllabus for Automotive Air-Conditioning B.Tech (R13) sixthsem is as follows
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, the students will be able to understand the components of the automotive air-conditioning and their functions and the latest developments in this field.
UNIT I : AUTOMOTIVE AIRCONDITIONING FUNDAMENTALS [9 hours]
Purposes of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning- Environmental Concerns- Ozone layer depletion- Location of air conditioning components in a car – Schematic layout of a vehicle refrigeration system. Psychrometry – Basic terminology and Psychrometric mixtures- Psychrometric Chart- Related problems
UNIT II : AUTOMOTIVE COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEM [9 hours]
Vehicle Refrigeration System and related problems- Fixed thermostatic and Orifice tube system- Variable displacement thermostatic and Orifice tube system- Vehicle air conditioning operation Types of compressor- Compressor Clutches- Compressor Clutch electrical circuit- Compressor lubrication- Condensers- Evaporators- Expansion devices- Evaporator temperature and pressure controls- receiver-drier- Accumulators- refrigerant hoses, Connections and other assemblies- Heating system
UNIT III : AIR-CONDITIOING CONTROLS, DELIVERY SYSTEM AND REFRIGERANTS [9 hours]
Types of Control devices- Preventing Compressor damage- Preventing damage to other systems- Maintaining driveability- Preventing Overheating Ram air ventilation- Air delivery Components- Control devices- Vacuum Controls Containers – Handling refrigerants – Discharging, Charging & Leak detection – Refrigeration system diagnosis – Diagnostic procedure – Ambient conditions affecting system pressures.
[TOTAL : 45 PERIODS]
OUTCOMES
Upon the completion of the course, the student should understand the basic of vehicle air- conditioning system, its components, working principle, control mechanism, service etc.
TEXT BOOKS:
- Warren Farnell and James D.Halderman, “Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems”, Classroom Manual, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004
- Warren Farnell and James D.Halderman, “Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems”, Shop Manual, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004
- William H Crouse and Donald L Anglin, “Automotive Air conditioning”, McGraw Hill Inc., 1990.
REFERENCES:
- Mitchell Information Services, Inc., “Mitchell Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning Systems”, Prentice Hall Inc., 1989.
- Paul Weisler, “Automotive Air Conditioing”, Reston Publishing Co. Inc., 1990.
- McDonald,K.L., “Automotive Air Conditioning”, Theodore Audel series, 1978.
- Goings,L.F., “Automotive Air Conditioning”, American Technical services, 1974.
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