Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05461108 | Cooling Systems | 2025 | Spring | 6 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Asst. Prof. Remzi ŞAHİN |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Basic concepts of refrigeration and P-h diagram, Refrigeration Cycles, refrigeration circuit elements (compressor, condenser, cooling tower, expansion valve, evaporator, other elements), insulation, refrigerants and brines, refrigeration load calculation and application on a model.
Objectives of the Course
The basic concepts of refrigeration and Ph diagram, refrigeration cycles, refrigeration circuits, evaporators, other elements, insulation, refrigerants and brine, cooling load and application of a model application, learn different application systems.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Have knowledge about the theory of refrigeration technique. | P.2.54 | 1 |
| O2 | Have knowledge about different cooling applications. | P.2.55 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Basic information in refrigeration and storage methods of foodstuffs |
| 2 | Cooling cycles |
| 3 | Cooling circuits operating with condensing steam, P-h diagram |
| 4 | COP, heating effect coefficient for heat pumps, EER, IPVL concepts |
| 5 | Overcooling, division into sections, gradual expansion |
| 6 | Supercooling, subdivision, gradual expansion |
| 7 | Gradual clamping and special circuits |
| 8 | cascade compression |
| 9 | Absorption refrigeration cycles |
| 10 | Increased performance in absorbing refrigeration cycles |
| 11 | Performance improvement in absorption refrigeration cycles |
| 12 | Compressors Condensers, cooling hoods, expansion valves, |
| 13 | Compressors Condensers, cooling towers, expansion valves, |
| 14 | Insulation, refrigerants, Cooling Load Account |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Soğutma Tekniği / Nuri Özkol |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 184 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6,13 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Have knowledge about the theory of refrigeration technique. | 5 |
| O2 | Have knowledge about different cooling applications. | 5 |