DIPLOMA TEKNOLOGI PENYEJUKAN DAN PENYAMANAN UDARA

SYLLABUS DMC1133

SYLLABUS: Summary of information on each course

1. Name of Course: REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING FUNDAMENTALS
2. Course Code: DMC1333
3. 3a. 1. PN AZNITA BINTI AHMAD – KV PORT DICKSON 6. PN ROSMAWATI BINTI AHMAD – KV TAIPING
Names of JU/Panel Staff: 2. EN SULAIMAN BIN PIDUAN – KV BATU PAHAT 7. EN ADNAN BIN DALI – KV SEPANG
( Disediakan oleh BPTV) 3. EN NOR JOHAN BIN MOHD YUNUS – KV A.SETAR 8. PN ISUZANA BINTI ISMAIL – KV KLUANG
4. EN AHMAD JUHARI BIN HJ. ADNAN – KV MUAR 9. EN KAMARUDDIN BIN REJAB – KV KAJANG
5. EN HASWADI BIN HAMZAH – KV S.BULUH

3b. Names of academic staff KV:

Names of academic staff: 1. ……………………………………………………
4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme:
Refrigeration fundamentals subject provides the knowledge of the basic refrigeration components and accessories in the refrigeration system. Student will be
familiarised with the basic refrigerant term and will be able convert various temperature scale and pressure. In this subject student are also exposed to
enthalpy and psychrometric chart students which are important parameter for diagnose the system.
5. Semester and Year offered: Year 1 Semester 1

6. Total Student Learning Time (SLT):

Category of Activities Learning Activity Total Hours/ Semester
Lecture 28
Guided learning
Tutorial/Practical 28
Preparation for assignments/projects 19
Self-learning Independent study/revision 25
Preparation for assessment 10
Continuous assessments 8
Formal assessments
Final examination sitting 2
Total SLT 120

7. Credit Value: 3 credits (2,0,1)

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8. Prerequisite (if any): None

9. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

CLO1 Discover the fundamentals of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; cycle, components, process and classification of refrigerant properties
and various types of scale conversions, with units and terms use in the refrigeration and air conditioning systems. (C3) (PLO1)
CLO2 Operate refrigeration and air conditioning system and take measurement of pressure for Mollier and psychrometric chart plotting (P3) (PLO2)
CLO3 Comply with manual instructions and standard operating procedures of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. (A2) (PLO6)

10. Transferable Skills (Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical experience and internship):
Related PLO Transferable Skills T & L Strategy Assessment Strategy
PLO1 Knowledge Lecture, Tutorial Written Tests, Quiz,
PLO2 Practical Skills Practical, Demonstration Practical Test,
PLO6 Values, Attitudes and Professionalism Case Study, Project, Tutorial, Discussion Essay, Presentation, Project

11. Teaching-learning and assessment strategies:

CLO Method of
Method of delivery KPI
assessment
CLO1 Discover the fundamentals of refrigeration and air conditioning systems;
cycle, components, process and classification of refrigerant properties and Test
Lectures & Tutorials
various types of scale conversions, with units and terms use in the Quiz 100% students
refrigeration and air conditioning systems. (C3) (PLO1)
obtained 60%
CLO2 Operate refrigeration and air conditioning system and take measurement marks and
Project Practical
of pressure for Mollier and psychrometric chart plotting (P3) (PLO2) above
CLO3 Comply with manual instructions and standard operating procedures of
Problem-Based Learning Assignment
refrigeration and air conditioning systems. (A2) (PLO6)

12. SINOPSIS (SYNOPSIS):

Ability to explain the fundamentals of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; cycle, components, process and classification of refrigerant properties and
various types of scale conversions, with units and terms use in the refrigeration and air conditioning systems subject focuses on temperature and pressure
Moldier with basic refrigeration cycle together with identification on the types of refrigeration and air conditioning system and its operation.

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13. Mode of Delivery (e.g. Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop, Seminar etc.): Lecture, Tutorials, Project and Problem-Based Learning
14. Assessment Methods and Types: Course Evaluation:
No Type of Assessment CLO
Assessment
Continuous Assessment CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3
Test 10%
Quiz 20%
1 Assignment 10% 60%
Practical 20%
Final Examination CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3
2 (Theory) 40% 40%
(Practical)
Sub Total 70% 20% 10% 100%

15. Mapping of the course to the Programme Educational Objectives (PEO):

PLO PEO1 PEO2 PEO3
Discover the fundamentals of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; cycle, components, process and
classification of refrigerant properties and various types of scale conversions, with units and terms use in the 
refrigeration and air conditioning systems. (C3) (PLO1)
Operate refrigeration and air conditioning system and take measurement of pressure for Mollier and
psychrometric chart plotting (P3) (PLO2)

Comply with manual instructions and standard operating procedures of refrigeration and air conditioning
systems. (A2) (PLO6)


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16. Mapping of the course to the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO):

PLO 1

PLO 2

PLO 3

PLO 4

PLO 5

PLO 6

PLO 7

PLO 8

PLO 9
CLO

Discover the fundamentals of refrigeration and air conditioning systems; cycle, components, process
and classification of refrigerant properties and various types of scale conversions, with units and 
terms use in the refrigeration and air conditioning systems. (C3) (PLO1)
Operate refrigeration and air conditioning system and take measurement of pressure for Mollier and
psychrometric chart plotting (P3) (PLO2)

Comply with manual instructions and standard operating procedures of refrigeration and air
conditioning systems. (A2) (PLO6)


17 Content outline of the course and the SLT per topic:

. STUDENT LEARNING TIME (SLT)

Total (Hours)
NON
F2F
FACE TO FACE
Week Course Materials Assessment

Practical
Lecture

Tutorial

Test &

Study
Exam

Self
1-6 1.0 REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING 8 - 8 1 27.5 44.5
FUNDAMENTALS
1.1 Refrigeration Fundamentals
1.1.1 Introduction to refrigeration, basic operation.
1.1.2 New refrigerant technology-R32, Hydrocarbon,
PT Chat
1.1.3  Test
Refrigerant handling process
Assignment
1.2 Air Conditioning Fundamentals
1.2.1 Introduction to air conditioning
1.2.2 Determine operating principles of performance
1.3 Temperature and Pressure

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Heat transfer process (refrigeration) type of heat,

1.3.1 temperature measuring, conversion, absolute
temperature.
1.3.2 Pressure-measurement type of gauge, type of
manometer.
1.3.3 Applying measuring and testing the related 
instrument, dimension, unit and conversion
7-10 2.0 ANALYSIS SYSTEM 10 - 10 3.5 13.5 37

2.1 Analysis Air Conditioning System

2.1.1 Analysis HCGA (Healthy Checking & General Audit)

2.1.2 Determine the needs of maintenance

2.1.3 Service mechanical components; condenser coil, 

evaporator coil, air damper, bearing, mounting, casing. Quiz
2.1.4 Service electrical components: fan motor, capasitor,  Practical
compressor, blower
2.1.5 Mollier Diagram 

2.2 Analysis Refrigeration System

2.2.1 Analysis HCGA (Healthy Checking & General Audit)

2.2.2 Determine the needs of maintenance

2.2.3 Service mechanical components; condenser coil, 

evaporator coil, air damper, bearing, mounting, casing.
2.2.4 Service electrical components: fan motor, capasitor, 
compressor, blower
2.2.5 Describe the operations, make a comparison between 
various systems,
2.2.6 Mollier Diagram 

11-14 3.0 CARRY OUT PSYCHROMETRIC PROCESS 10 - 10 3.5 13 36.5 Quiz

Practical
3.1 Typical air conditioning pattern
3.2 Interpret psychometric pattern for cooling process 

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3.3 Interpret specific volume and enthalpy 

15 Final exam (Theory) 2 2
16-17 Final exam (Practical)
Total 28 - 28 10 54 120

Notional Hours 40
Credit Value 3

Remark:
Suggested time for PB Suggested time for PA
 Test (Theory): 60 minutes  Test (Theory): 120 minutes
 3 soalan wajib 2
6 soalan wajib jawab 5
 Practical: 180 minutes  Practical: 180 minutes
 Quiz (Practical / Theory): 30 minutes
1 minit -1 soalan objektif
3 minit -1 Soalan subjetif
 Presentation: 30 minutes 40 Notional hours is equivalent to 1 credit
 Assignments / Portfolio: NF2F
20-30 mukasurat.
 Project / Management: NF2F
18 RUJUKAN (REFERENCES):
.
RUJUKAN UTAMA (MAIN REFERENCES):
1. John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson (2017): Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology 8th Edition
2. Andrew D. Althouse And Carl H. Turnquist (2017): Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 20th Edition

RUJUKAN TAMBAHAN (EXTRA REFERENCES):

1. ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals, Refrigeration, HVAC Applications ("Applications"), and HVAC Systems and Equipment ("Systems and
Equipment")
2. Barbara Barnard, Jenny Kerr&Liz Wilson(2001). Writing for the Workplace: Accident Reports. NSW Publications.
3. Pengurusan Akademik, Unit Vokasional, (2016). Kurikulum Standard Kolej Vokasional (KSKV),
4. Karin M. Stulz, Kellie A. Shumack&Patsy Fulton-Calkins (2012). Procedures & Theory for Administrative Professionals.7th Edition. Cengage Learning
5. James Andreson Earl E.Tarto (2005): Shop Theory

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6. Althouse,Tumquist,Bracciano Moden (2017): Refrigeration and conditioning Handbook 20th edition

7. William C.Whitman ; (2015) Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, 7th Edition, Clifton Park, NY (Main)
8. Billy C. Langley (2013): Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Troubleshooting Handbook 2nd Edition
9. Walter 1 Grondzik: Alison G.Kwon (2015 Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings 12th)
10. Mohd Khairul Domadi (2016): Occupational Safety and Health

19 Other additional information: - Nil

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JADUAL SLT

KURSUS: DMC 1333 - REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING FUNDAMENTALS

Year 1 Semester 1

SLT (Hours)

Face-To-Face Non-Face-To-Face Formal Assessment

Week Topics Preparation Total SLT
Independent Preparation
Tutorial/ for Continuous Final
Theory Study/ for
Practical Assignments/ Assessment Examination
Revision Assessment
Projects
Refrigeration and Air
1-4 8 8 19 7 1.5 1 0.5
Conditioning Fundamentals
Analysis Refrigeration and Air
5-9 Conditioning System
10 10 - 9 4.5 3.5 1 120
10-14 Carry Out Psychrometric Process 10 10 - 9 4 3.5 0.5
28 28 19 25 10 8 2
Total SLT 120
Notional Hours 40
Credit Value 3

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