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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | OM522 |
| Name | Air Conditioning Systems and Thermal Comfort in Vehicles |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Arif Emre AKTAŞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Understanding the working structure of the vehicle air conditioning system and basic information about thermal comfort parameters and numerical and experimental studies carried out in the cabin environment during the vehicle design process.
Course Content
Introduction to the general structure of the vehicle air conditioning system and system components. Basic information about the heating and cooling process of the cabin interior. Cooling cycle calculations in vehicle air conditioning systems. Thermal comfort parameters and international standards. Examination of thermal comfort parameters in the cabin interior. Numerical examination of thermal comfort parameters in the cabin interior using the CFD technique. Numerical examination of thermal comfort parameters in the cabin interior using the CFD technique. Basic information about the experimental measurement of thermal comfort parameters in the cabin interior. Recent developments in the field of heating, cooling and air conditioning in vehicles.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
HVAC Book for Beginners: The Definitive HVAC troubleshooting Book for Starters, Including HVAC Instalation Procedures: Unlocking All the Secrets About HVAC and Refrigeration Systems (Matt Fennimore)
Notes
Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the working principle of the vehicle air conditioning system |
| LO02 | Performs engineering calculations related to vehicle air conditioning systems using thermodynamic cycles. |
| LO03 | Investigates thermal comfort parameters in vehicle interiors experimentally and numerically. |
| LO04 | Explainsthermal comfort parameters and international standards |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the interdisciplinary interaction that is related to Automotive Engineering. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the necessary ethical values while producing an academic product. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Makes a literature search and defines the scientific problem. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets and creates new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of Automotive Engineering with the information from different disciplines. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Provides solutions to the problems of the age by understanding the effects on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions of engineering applications. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Carries out a work that requires expertise in the field of Automotive Engineering independently. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands and applies academic research methods in the field of engineering. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Access information in the field of Automotive Engineering at the level of expertise, based on undergraduate level qualifications. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Leads in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the Automotive Engineering field. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Conveys systematically the current developments in the field of Automotive Engineering and its own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Develops new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the Automotive Engineering field and produces solutions by taking responsibility. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field of Automotive Engineering. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General structure of vehicle air conditioning system | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Introduction of vehicle air conditioning system components | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Basic information about the process of heating and cooling the cabin interior | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Applications regarding the heating and cooling process of the cabin interior | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Cooling cycle calculations in vehicle air conditioning systems | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Thermal comfort parameters and international standards | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Thermal comfort applications | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Investigation of thermal comfort parameters in the cabin interior | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | In-car Radiation | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | In-car Radiation calculations | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Vehicle interior humidity calculations | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Numerical investigation of thermal comfort parameters in cabin interior using CFD technique | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Basic information on experimental measurement of thermal comfort parameters in the cabin interior | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Applications related to experimental measurement of thermal comfort parameters in cabin interior environment | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 19 | 19 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 19 | 19 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||