Course curriculum
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1
Orientation
- Original Introduction FREE PREVIEW
- Course Overview FREE PREVIEW
- New Introduction (2023)
- How to Use the Full Access Bundle
- How to Use the Practice Problems
- How to Ask Questions
- How Long You Should Study
- How to Be Accountable
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2
Properties of a Substance
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3
Steam Tables
- Turbine Example
- Saturated Steam
- When To Use
- Looking Up Properties
- Interpolating
- Cycles and Quality
- Superheated Steam
- Subcooled Steam
- Pressure Cooker
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4
Ideal Gases
- Universal Gas Constant
- PVNRT
- PVMRT
- Properties
- Processes Part 1
- Processes Part 2
- Open and Closed Systems
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First Law Of Thermodynamics
- Closed Systems
- Closed Systems Example
- Open Systems
- Steady Flow Energy Equation Part 1
- More on SSFEE
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Fluid Flow
- Laminar Flow
- Turbulent Flow
- Reynolds Number Part 1
- Reynolds Number Part 2
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Friction Loss
- Intro
- Friction Factor
- Darcy Equation
- Pressure vs. Length Units
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8
Pumps
- Hydraulic Horsepower
- Pump Efficiency
- Net Positive Suction Head
- Cavitation
- Local Analysis
- Extents Analysis
- Bernoulli Equation Revisited
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Heat Transfer
- Thermal Conductivity
- Rate of Heat Transfer
- Conduction Through a Flat Plate
- Convection Through a Film
- Conduction Through a Pipe
- Lumped vs. Distributed
- Characteristic Length
- Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient
- Forced Convection
- Radiation
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10
Heat Exchangers
- Intro
- Parallel Flow
- Counter Flow
- Log Mean Temperature Difference
- Total Heat Transfer
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Refrigeration Cycles
- Intro
- Refrigerators and Heat Pumps
- Refrigeration Device Schematic
- Refrigeration Processes
- Pressure-Enthalpy Diagram
- Coefficient of Performance
- Energy Efficiency Ratio
- Refrigeration Capacity
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12
Chilled Water Systems
- Overview
- Chilled Water Side
- Condenser Water Side
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13
Cooling Towers
- Principles
- Sketch
- Terms
- Water Side Economizer
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14
Psychrometrics
- Intro
- Dry Bulb, Wet Bulb, & Dew Point
- Humidity Ratio
- Relative Humidity
- Enthalpy & Specific Volume
- Process Lines
- Humidity Control by Reheating with Bypass
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Cooling Loads
- Internal Heat Sources
- Latent Heat Sources
- Cooling Losses
- Ventilation
- Thermal Lag & CLTD
- Refrigeration Tons & Heating Loads
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Ventilation
- Intro
- Outside Air Handling Unit
- Ventilation Rate Procedure
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17
Air Handling Equipment
- Types
- Questions
- Fan Affinity Laws, Power, & Efficiency
- Friction Loss in Ductwork
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18
Conclusion
- Further Recommendations
- Course Notes