Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | OMZ432 |
| Name | Cooling Technology |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ALPER YILMAZ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To provide fundamental engineering knowledge of the main components of refrigeration systems, and to enable students to recognize, design, and formulate basic refrigeration systems, while acquiring the essential theoretical background required to design vapor-compression refrigeration systems.
Course Content
Introduction to refrigeration technologies. Refrigerants. Components of refrigeration systems. Absorption refrigeration systems. Vapor-compression refrigeration systems. Analysis of vapor-compression refrigeration cycles. Calculation of the coefficient of performance (COP). Performance enhancement methods in vapor-compression refrigeration cycles. Defrost methods.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Resources
Soğutma Teknolojisi Ders notları. Prof. Dr. Alper YILMAZ, Doç. Dr. Mehmet Tahir ERDİNÇ Refrigeration systems and applications İbrahim DİNÇER
Notes
Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Compares different refrigeration technologies. |
| LO02 | Explains the absorption refrigeration system. |
| LO03 | Understands the vapor-compression refrigeration system. |
| LO04 | Explains the refrigerants used in vapor-compression refrigeration systems and their properties. |
| LO05 | Lists the components of refrigeration systems. |
| LO06 | Designs and performs basic calculations for a vapor-compression refrigeration system. |
| LO07 | Analyzes the performance of vapor-compression refrigeration systems operating under different conditions. |
| LO08 | Lists performance enhancement methods for vapor-compression refrigeration systems. |
| LO09 | Explains defrost methods in vapor-compression refrigeration systems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science and subjects specific to the automotive engineering discipline; the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems in the field of Automotive Engineering; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In Automotive Engineering, the ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Automotive Engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics in the field of Automotive Engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary (Automotive Engineering) and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports in the field of Automotive Engineering and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information in the field of Automotive Engineering, to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Acting in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Automotive Engineering, and knowledge of the standards used in engineering practice. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Automotive Engineering; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge about the universal and societal effects of automotive engineering applications on health, environment and safety and the contemporary problems reflected in the automotive engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of automotive engineering solutions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Refrigeration Technologies | Lecture Notes Part 1-3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Refrigerants | Lecture Notes Part 11 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Compressors | Lecture Notes Part 6 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Condensers | Lecture Notes Part 7 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 5 | Evaporators | Lecture Notes Part 9 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 6 | Expension Vaves | Lecture Notes Part 9 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Supporting Devices | Lecture Notes Part 10 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reference books and Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Absorption Refrigeration Systems | Lecture Notes Part 13 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Vapor compression refrigeration systems | Textbook, Chapter 4 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Basic calculation of vapor compression refrigeration systems | Textbook, Chapter 5 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 12 | Efficiency in vapor compression refrigeration systems | Textbook, Chapter 16 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 13 | Evaluation of vapor compression refrigeration machines | Textbook, Chapter 17 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 14 | Defrost methods | Textbook, Chapter 15 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Syllabus | Reference books and Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reference books and Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reference books and 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 108 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,32 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||