AlBalqa Applied University The curriculum for the B.S.c. degree in Refrigeration Systems and Air Conditioning Engineering (60 ) credit hours are distributed as follows: No. 2 4 Requirements University Requirements Compulsory Elective Faculty Requirements Specialization Requirements Compulsory Elective Supportive Specialization Requirements Credit Hours 2 6 27 89 6 60
AlBalqa Applied University First : University Requirement (27 Cr.H.) A: Compulsory Requirements (2 Cr.H.): 5000 50002 50040 500402 50050 5000 500200 Arabic () Arabic (2) English () English (2) Computer Skills () Military Sciences National Education Cr.H. Weekly Hours Lecture Lab. 6 Prerequisite 5000 50040 B: Elective University Requirements : (6 Cr.H.) The student is allowed to select (6 Cr.H.) from the university elective courses offered by faculties other than the faculty of college. Cr.H 6000 Communication skills 600202 Introduction to Psychology 6000 Jordanian Society 600404 Sport for All 600505 Islamic Culture 600606 Administration and Economic Concepts 600707 Agriculture in Jordan 600808 Environment and Society 60209 The Orthodox Caliphs History
AlBalqa Applied University Second: Faculty Requirements: (27 Cr.H.) Cr.H. Weekly Hours Lecture Lab. Prerequisite 02020 Calculus 020202 Calculus 2 02020 0200 Physics 020 Physics Lab. 0200* 02002 Physics 2 0200 0202 Physics Lab. 2 02002* 02060 General Chemistry 0290 Engineering Workshops 02920 Engineering Drawing 2 6 50050 0206 General Chemistry lab 02060* 02920 Static 020202, 0200 0800 Computer Skills 2 2 50050 Third: Specialization Requirements: (9 ) A Compulsory Requirements ( ) 00222 0022 02922 029 002 0024 024 0025 0026 0027 0028 004 0042 00422 0042 004 0042 0045 00444 0045 Fluid Mechanics Fluid Mechanics Lab. Strength of Materials Strength of Materials Lab. Numerical Analysis Instrumentation Dynamics Thermodynamics () Thermodynamics Lab.() Thermodynamics (2) Heat and Mass Transfer Compressors and Hydraulic Machines Heat and Mass Transfer Lab. Thermal Power Plants Instrumentation Lab. Energy Conversion Pipe and Duct Drafting Solar Energy Engineering Heat Exchanger Design Principles of Refrigeration 2 Weekly Hours Lecture Lab. 6 Prerequisite 0200 00222 04620 02922* 006 02020 04620 0200 0025* 0025 00222 00222 0028* 0027 0024* 0025 0292 0028 0028 0028
AlBalqa Applied University 00452 Design of Refrigeration Systems 00454 Refrigeration Lab. 00462 Air Conditioning Engineering 00467 ACR Automatic Control 0047 Fuel and Combustion 00542 Automatic Control 00556 Absorption Refrigeration Technology 00562 Design of Air Conditioning Systems 0056 Air Conditioning Lab. 0057 Design of Heating Systems 0059 Duct Workshop 00592 ACR Workshop 00494 Practical Training 6 00595 Project 00596 Project 2 * Synchronous ** Each () credit hours is equivalent to (40) training Hours. Weekly Hours Lecture Lab. B: Elective Specialization requirements: (6) Cr.H. to be selected from the following list: 0054 0054 00544 00545 0055 0055 Desalination Systems Boilers and Steam Generation Internal Combustion Engines Plumbing Design Special Topics Food Refrigeration Weekly Hrs Lecture Lab. Prerequisite 0045 0045* 0045 00462 0027 006 0045 00462 00462* 0047 029 00462 00 Cr.Hrs.** 20 Cr.Hrs. 00595 Prerequisite 0028 0047 0047 004 Department agreement 0045 Fourth: Supportive Specialization Requirements: ( Cr.H.) Weekly Hours Lecture Lab. 0042 Electric Circuit 00424 Electronics 00424 Electric Circuit Lab. 00444 Electronics Lab. 006 Applied Math. Prerequisite 02002 0042 0042* 00424* 020202
AlBalqa Applied University 5000 50040 0200 020 02060 02020 First Semester Arabic Language () English Language () Physics () Physics Lab. () Chemistry () Mathematics() 6 First Year 50050 50002 500402 02002 0202 020202 Second Semester Computer Skills Arabic Language (2) English Language (2) Physics (2) Physics Lab. (2) Mathematics (2) 6 5000 0800 0002 0020 0042 0206 First Semester Military Sciences Computer Skills (2) Engineering Drawing Statics Electric Circuits Chemistry Lab.() Second Year 2 5 000 500200 00424 00424 00222 006 Second Semester Engineering Workshops National Education Electronics Electric Circuits Lab Fluid Mechanics Applied Mathematics 4
AlBalqa Applied University 0022 02922 002 0025 004 004 First Semester Fluid Mechanics Lab. Strength of Materials Numerical Analysis Thermodynamics () Compressors & Hydraulic Machines Energy Conversion Third Year 6 00444 029 0024 0026 0027 024 0028 Second Semester University Elective Electronics Lab Strength of Materials lab Instrumentation Thermodynamics Lab() Thermodynamics (2) Dynamics Heat and Mass Transfer 8 00422 0042 0042 0042 0045 0045 0047 First Semester Thermal Power Plants Heat and Mass Transfer Lab. Instrumentation Lab. Pipe and Duct Drafting Solar Energy Engineering Principles of Refrigeration Fuel and Combustion Fourth Year 00444 00452 2 00454 00462 00542 6 Second Semester University Elective Heat Exchanger Design Design of Refrigeration Systems Refrigeration Lab. Air Conditioning Engineering Automatic Control 6
AlBalqa Applied University 00562 0056 0057 0059 00595 First Semester Specialization Elective Design of Air Conditioning Systems Air Conditioning Lab. Design of Heating Systems Duct Workshop Project ( ) 0542 Fifth Year 00467 00556 00592 00596 4 Practical Training* Second Semester Specialization Elective ACR Automatic Control Absorption Refrigeration Technology ACR Workshop Project ( 2 ) * After 20 Cr. Hrs. 6
AlBalqa Applied University 5000 Arabic Language (0) This course contains a set of linguistic skills in different levels such as the sounds of the Arabic language, its morphology, syntax, rhetoric, lexicography and writing. It includes as well as on applications on the use of Arabic dictionaries and applications on some writing skills indispensable for scholars in their working lives. It also contains a refined set of Quranic, poetry and short stories of Arabic texts to give the learners the opportunity to be in contact with and to appreciate these texts. Prereq. Arabic 99 or passing Arabic Level Exam 50002 Arabic Language 2 (0) This course aims to develop student's skills in writing and expression and to provide him with the necessary and basic ones in order to employ them in his daily use, and enable him to stand on the origins of various Arabic scripts, and access to various forms of technical and functional old and new writing. Prereq. 5000 50040 English (0) Is a complete graded course for foreign learners of English; it covers the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing; as well as improving pronunciation and building vocabulary; particular emphasis is placed on listening and speaking; the language of the course is British English. Prereq. English 99 or passing English Level Exam 500402 English 2 (0) Is a continuation of English I Course in terms of approach and methodology However, it covers a new range of interesting topics, and provides a more advanced grammar syllabus in a communicative context as well, therefore, this topic tends to be a continuation of ENGL 0 goals. Prereq. 50040 50050 Computer Skills (06) An introduction to computing and the broad field of information technology. Topics covered include the basic structure of digital computer systems; operating systems; application software; data communication and networks; and the Internet handson learning emphasizes windows (latest operating systems); MSOffice; and the Internet. 5000 Military Science (0) This course aims at providing university students with general military culture and illustrating the overall military capabilities of the armed forces to defend the homeland and its role in development and service of the Jordanian society through lectures and field visits. 500200 National Education (0) The course of National Education is one of the compulsory requirements of all students in Jordanian universities, national and private. The general intent is to provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge of the homeland (Jordan), land and people, and to consolidate the love of the homeland and national brotherhood in them, to motivate them to serve the nation and the people consciously and sincerely, to be innovative and competitive by exhortations to achieve the desired progress in various fields of life. 02020 Calculus (0) Review: functions, limits and continuity, the derivative integration, definite integral, indefinite integral, fundamental theorem of calculus, mean value theorem for integral area, volume of solid revolution, arc length, and surface area.
AlBalqa Applied University 020202 Calculus 2 (0) Exponential, logarithmic, and inverse trigonometric functions hyperbolic functions, differentiations, integration, and limits of these function, principles of integral evaluation integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, partial fraction radical expression, infinite series, theorems in convergence and divergence, analytic geometry in calculus.(polar coordinate functions). Prereq. 02020 0200 Physics (0) Physics and measurements; vectors; motions in one dimension; motion in a plane; laws of motion; circular motion; Newton's laws and applications; work and energy; law of gravity; linear momentum and collisions; rotation of a rigid object about a fixed axis; rolling motion; angular momentum and torque. 02002 Physics 2 (0) Electric charge and Coulomb s law; Electric fields and Gauss law; electric potential; potential energy, capacitors and dielectrics; DC and resistance; direct current circuits; magnetic fields; sources of magnetic field; Faraday s law; inductance; alternating current circuits; electromagnetic waves. Pre req. 0200 020 Physics Lab (0) Measurement and errors; vectors; rectilinear motion; projectile motion; Newton s second law; friction; collisions; circular motion; rotational motion; simple harmonic motion. Coreq. 0200 0202 Physics Lab 2 (0) Electric field mapping; Ohm s construction law; Wheatstone bridge; electric power; potentiometer; Kerchief's laws; charging and discharging circuits (RC circuits); magnetic torque on a loop; Faraday s laws of magnetic induction; resonance in RLC circuits. Coreq. 02002 04620 Statics (0) Basic definitions and concepts Statics of particles; rigid bodies; equivalent systems of forces; centurions and centers of gravity; analysis of structures: frames, machines, and trusses; friction; moments of inertia; computeraided statics. Prereq. 020202, 0200 0800 Computer Skills 2 (2) Computer programming languages and their implementation; including; writing flow charts, the basic C++ programming variable definitions, templates, branches, loops, functions, arrays, strings, pointers, files, introduction to objectoriented programming, applications. Pre req. 50050 02060 Chemistry (0) Periodic table; atomic stricture and chemical bonds; electron configuration; chemical stoichiometry; Redosystem; chemical equilibrium; thermodynamic; chemical kinetics; electrochemistry 0206 Chemistry Lab (0) Basic concepts, atomic theory and periodic table. Chemical bonding and molecular structure. Chemical reactions in solutions, oxidationreduction reactions, ideal gases, states of matter and intermolecular forces. Physical properties of solutions and colloids. Chemical equilibrium, solubility, molecular structure, types of chemical reactions. Thermodynamics principles and kinetics. Organic chemistry. Coreq. 02060
AlBalqa Applied University 029 Engineering Workshops (0) Mechanical works including: hand filing, turning, welding, metal cutting, casting and molding, electrical circuits; elements of electrical circuits; open and closed circuits; AC/DC circuits; instruments and measurements. Carpentry works including: types of timber, timber works, equipment and tools. 0292 Engineering Drawing 2(06) Use of instruments; lettering; graphic geometry; orthographic; isometric drawing and sketching; environmental applications; Introduction to AutoCAD, application of AutoCAD, commands, geometric entities. Geometric construction. Dimensioning, free hand sketching, object representation, orthographic drawing and projections. Prereq. 50050 00222 Fluid Mechanics (0) Fundamentals of fluid mechanics; hydrostatic and continuity principles; energy and momentum principles; forces on emerged bodies; laminar and turbulent flows in closed conduits; applications of fluid mechanics involving pressurized flow; open channels and pumps. Pre. Request: 0200 0022 Fluid Mechanics Lab. (0) Measuring of physical properties of fluids, force on immersed plate, Jet force on plate, Bernoulli s equation, Reynolds experiments, flow through orifices, and nozzle venture friction factor. Pre. Request: 00222 02922 Strength of Materials (0) Principles of statics, including equilibrium and static equivalents. Determination of moments and force resultants in slender members. Introduction to mechanics of deformable bodies, concepts of stress and strain, classification of materials behavior, stressstrain relations and generalized Hooke s Law. Application of engineering problems involving members under axial load, torsion of circular rods and tubes, bending and shear stresses in beams, combined stresses in beams, deflection of beams, buckling of columns. Pre. Request: 04620 029 Strength of Materials lab () Applying theory gained within the strength of materials theoretical through practical experimentation. Tensile; compression; bending; torsion; buckling of columns; impact; hardness, springs under axial loading; rubber shearing. Pre. Request: 02922 002 Numerical Analysis (0) Calculate measuring errors and their reasons; solve nonlinear equations in one variable. Sequences, series and power series, Students will learn approximation of functions by interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, direct methods for solving nonlinear equations and some numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations. Pre. Request: 006 0024 Instrumentation (0) Measurement system, error in measurement, signal conditioning stage, measurements of length, angle, strain, force, torque, humidity, temperature and pressure. Pre. Request: 02020
AlBalqa Applied University 0025 Thermodynamics () (0) Thermodynamics concepts and definitions, states, properties, systems, control volume, processes, cycles, units, tables of properties, work and heat, first law, internal energy and enthalpy, conservation of mass, steady state and uniform state processes, second law, heat engines and refrigerators, reversible processes, Carnot cycle, entropy, Claudius inequality, principle of the increase of entropy, efficiencies. Pre. Request: 0200 0026 Thermodynamics Lab() () Pressuretemperature relation for saturated mixtures; closed and open systems properties; compressor work analysis process and cycle analysis; heat pump performance; thermodynamics properties; heating value measurement; humidity and moisture measurement. Pre. Request: 0025 0027 Thermodynamics (2) (0) Power and refrigeration cycles, property relations, mixtures and solutions, chemical reactions, phase and chemical equilibrium, flow through nozzles and blade passages. Pre.Request:0025 0028 Heat and Mass Transfer (0) Introduction of basic heat and mass transfer phenomena, heat transfer modes, heat conduction, heat convection, heat radiation. Heat transfer. During boiling and condensation, heat exchangers. Diffusion mass. Pre. Request: 00222 004 Compressors & Hydraulic Machines (0) Introduction to refrigerant compressors, compressors types, efficiency analysis of volumetric compressors, analysis of centrifugal compressors and applications, introduction to fans, applications of fans, types and application of pumps, types and classification of turbines. Pre. Request: 00222 0042 Heat and Mass Transfer Lab. (0) Conduction, radial and axial along different shapes and bars, radiation, StefanBoltzmann law, Kirchhoff law, Lambert cosine law, convective, heat exchangers, radiations heat transfer, boiling heat transfer. Pre. Request: 0028 00422 Thermal Power Plants (0) Vaporcycles, gas turbinecycles, and combinedcycles. Steam and gas turbine power plants; components, selection and economics. Pre. Request: 0027 0042 Instrumentation Lab. (0) System response and performance. Linear and angular measurement, stress, strain, torque, and temperature measurements, operational amplifiers, data acquisition. Pre. Request: 0024 0042 Pipe and Duct Drafting 2(06) Projects include isometric, elevation, plan and detail drawing of piping systems. Duct layout and views. A computer aided drafting (CAD) and a project is included. Pre. Request: 0292 004 Energy Conversion (0) Energy resources and their uses, different types of energy conversion technology, fuel cells, thermoelectric, solar energy conversion, and energy bench technology and cogeneration. Current status and future challenges of energy generation and conservation, air pollution, green house effect, No. emission. Pre. Request: 0025
AlBalqa Applied University 0045 Solar energy Engineering (0) Solar angles, solar radiation, different collector types, solar systems, large PV system, photovoltaic under concentrated sunlight, hydrogen economy. Pre. Request: 0028 00444 Heat Exchanger Design (0) Heat exchanger types and construction, fabrication, performance estimate, flow distribution problems, stress analyses, general design consideration and approaches, liquidtoliquid, gastogas, liquidtogas heat exchangers, heat exchanger test. Pre. Request: 0028 0045 Principles of Refrigeration (0) Refrigeration introduction and fundamentals, Basic refrigeration cycles & application, Compression cycle theory, performance of compressors compression system, compressor, condenser, refrigerants, secondary refrigerants, evaporators, expansion devices, refrigeration oils. Pre. Request: 0028 00452 Design of Refrigeration Systems (0) Fundamentals of refrigerating system application, cooling/freezing storage load estimation, building insulation planning, characteristics charts of refrigeration systems, condenser design, evaporator design, energy efficient planning, multi compressors refrigeration system. Pre. Request: 0045 00454 Refrigeration Lab. (0) Basic cycle performance, suction accumulator. Liquid receiver, different types of expansion device, oil separator, multi evaporators. Pre. Request: 0045 00556 Absorption Refrigeration Technology (0) Absorption cycle fundamentals, properties of working fluids, volume, energy, entropy and phase equilibrium of mixture, diagrams of pressure, temperature, enthalpy and mass fraction, mixing of fluid, heat of mixing, desorption, absorption, condensation, evaporation, rectification, singleeffect, doubleeffect and advanced water/lithium bromide cycles, singlestage, twostage and GAX ammonia/water systems, Diffusion absorption cycle (Electrolux). Pre. Request: 0045 00467 ACR Automatic Control (0) Concepts of control system, control loops, block diagram, measurements and control of temperature, pressure, flow rate, level and humidity, pneumatic control, fluidic control, electric and electronic control, control actions, overloads, relays and defrost timers. Pre. Request: 00462 00462 Air Conditioning Engineering (0) Properties of air by: Psychometric chart and equations, air conditioning processes, air conditioning load analysis and estimate, air conditioning cycles analysis, air conditioning systems, air conditioning apparatus. Pre. Request: 0045 0047 Fuel and Combustion (0) Fuel types, chemical reactions, heat of reaction, heat of formation, introduction to combustion, flame types, flame temperature, theory of diffusion flames, and mechanism of fuel, introduction to air pollution sources. Pre. Request: 0027
AlBalqa Applied University 00542 Automatic Control (0) Concepts of control systems and mathematical background, transfer function, block diagram and signal flow graph, mathematical modeling of control systems and elements, timedomain analysis, root locus techniques and frequencydomain of control systems, measuring the character of control systems, design of control systems using the computer. Pre. Request: 006 00562 Design of Air Conditioning Systems (0) Fundamentals of HVAC system design, cooling/heating load estimation, analysis of applied psychometrics charts, schematic design of HVAC system, equipment selection, main equipment specification, air duct & water piping system design, equipment layout & installation, materials & cost analysis. HVAC s energy saving. Pre. Request: 00462 0056 Air Conditioning Lab. (0) Heating, cooling, humidification, dehumidification processes, Humidistat, controlling devices in air conditioning system, pressure controllers and temperature controllers, velocity measurements and control Pre. Request: 00462 0057 Design of Heating Systems (0) Domestic and commercial load calculation, central heating plants with emphasis on installation procedure, selection and application of heating equipment, furnaces, boilers, pumps, fans, Hotwater, underfloor, vapor and hotair heating systems. Pre. Request: 0047 0059 Duct Workshop (0) Layout and fabrication of sheet metal and fiberglass duct work used in air conditioning and heating systems. Components used proper use of hand tools and machines. Pre. Request: 029 00592 ACR Workshop 2(06) Practice in heating equipment, use and care of hand and power tools, piping fabrication of copper, steel, cast iron, and plastic pipe, oil burner, boiler installation and service, refrigeration equipment demonstration and practice, the use of hand tools, soldering and brazing and electrical test, trouble shooting and corrective action requirement. Pre. Request: 00462 024 Dynamics (0) Kinematics and kinetics of particles and systems of particles with applications to force motion, impact and relative motion, singledegree of freedom, free and forced vibration, dynamics of rigid bodies, relative motion, and gyroscopic motion;, computer applications. Pre. Request: 0020 0054 Desalination Systems (0) Properties of water and aqueous solutions, method of desalination, multieffect distillation, multistage flash distillation, vapor compression distillation, ion exchange, reverse osmosis, problems common to distillation. Pre. Request: 0028
AlBalqa Applied University 0054 Boilers and Steam Generation (0) Introduction to Basics : steam generation, boiling, vaporization, steam separation, steam thermodynamics properties, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, steam generation by different energy sources, boilers types, superheater, economizers and air heaters, draft system, fans, boilers classification, power controlling, electrical furnaces, operation and maintenance of steam generators. Pre. Request: 0047 00544 Internal Combustion Engine (0) Basic Engine systems, Engine components identification Theoretical and actual cycles; engine types; combustion in internal combustion engine; Two and fourstroke engine operation, engine Measurements and Performance Calculations, Superchargers and Turbochargers; supercharging; lubrication and wear. Pre. Request: 0047 00545 Plumbing Design (0) Sizing and design of hot and cold water lines, drainage and vent lines for residential and commercial sanitary systems, study of basic hydraulic and fluid flow with emphasis on application of various types of water pumping devices. Pre. Request: 004 0055 Special Topics (0) Topics of current interest and not covered in courses currently offered by the specialization. Pre. Request: department agreement 0055 Food Refrigeration (0) Principles of food refrigeration, methods of cold storage of food, advantage and disadvantage of these methods. Heat load determination, plant sizing and also on motoring of heat loads to ensure they are minimized, chilling time and freezing time of food, operation efficiency of refrigeration system, water vapor and its effect on refrigeration system performance, control of relative humidity and surface condensation, CFCs and their impact on the industrial technology of food refrigeration. Pre. Request: 0045 0042 Electrical Circuits (0) Introduction. Current, Voltage, Resistance, Ohm s low, Power and energy, Series, parallel and SeriesParallel resistive circuits, Current and Voltage Sources, Superposition, Thevenin s, Norton s theorems, Kerchov mesh current and node voltage methods. Capacitance and inductance, RC and RLC circuits, frequency response, Complex numbers in reactive circuits, resonance and filters. Singlephase & threephase circuits connections and analysis; twoport networks; troubleshooting in DC and AC circuits. Pre. Request:02002 00424 Electronics (0) Properties of semiconductor materials; doping technique; pnjunction; diode: forward and reverse biasing; VI static characteristics; small and largesignal models; junction capacitance and switching times; types and applications; bipolar junction transistors: construction; connections and biasing; applications; small signal models; ratings; and applications; fieldeffect transistors: construction types; VI characteristics; ratings; and applications. Pre. Request: 0042
AlBalqa Applied University 00424 Electrical Circuits Lab () DC circuits: Ohm s law; KVL and KCL; network theorems; transient analysis of RL; RC; and RLC circuits; impedance concept and techniques; power and P.F; series and parallel resonance; three phase circuits; parameters of twoport networks; magnetically coupled circuits; filters; troubleshooting. Pre. Request: 0042 00444 Electronics Lab (0) Diode characteristics; rectification; regulation; clipping and clamping; BJT characteristic and applications; FET characteristics and applications; frequency response of amplifiers; DC regulated power supplies; troubleshooting projects. Pre. Request: 00424 006 Applied Mathematics (0) Ordinary differential equations, first order equation, second order equation, method of solutions, Fourier series, Laplace transformation, Bessel Functions, partial differential equations. Pre. Request: 020202 00494 Practical Training 6(00) Every student must complete practical training as regulations specify in one of the following locations: engineering office, factory, or engineering projects company in Refrigeration systems and Air Conditioning Engineering topics. After finishing at least 00 hours of Academic study in the Refrigeration systems and Air Conditioning Engineering department. Note: The practical training is equivalent to an academic load of 6 hours. Each credit hours is equivalent to 40 practical field hours. Pre. Request: 00 Cr. H 00595 Project (00) The student should arrange with one or more department academic members to select a particular project. He analyses this project and suggests methods to carry out the project in the next stage. Pre. Request: 20 00596 Project 2 (00) Based on the results obtained from the first stage, the student carries out the project suggested by the department. Pre. Request: 00595