Course detail

Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps

FSI-0KTAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course deals with the construction of the modern refrigeration systems and heat pumps. It discusses the particular design of the individual components, their location in real devices and their influence on system behavior. It also addresses legislation, operation and maintenance of refrigeration systems and heat pumps, including safe handling of refrigerants.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Jiří Hejčík, Ph.D.

Department

Energy Institute (EÚ)

Entry knowledge

Physics, basics of electrical engineering, works with PC

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Credit is awarded for active participation in exercises and laboratory measurements.
Participation in the exercises is voluntary.

Aims

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with current trends in the design of refrigeration systems and heat pumps, the requirements for their operation and maintenance.
The course will provide students with the knowledge and skills associated with the operation and maintenance of refrigeration systems and heat pumps. The course provides students with a good background for passing the certification exam according to Commission Regulation (EC) 303/2008.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ. Chladicí a klimatizační technika II. Praha: Svaz chladicí a klimatizační techniky, 2015, 167 s. (CS)
KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ. Chladicí a klimatizační technika. Praha: Svaz chladicí a klimatizační techniky, 2012, 181 s. (CS)
ŽERAVÍK, Antonín. Stavíme tepelné čerpadlo: [návratnost i za jeden rok]. 1. vyd. Přerov: Antonín Žeravík, 2003, 311 s. ISBN 80-239-0275-x. (CS)

Recommended reading

DINÇER, Ibrahim. Refrigeration systems and applications. 3rd Edition. Chichester: Wiley, 2017, 752 s. ISBN 978-1-119-23075-5. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-VTE-P Bachelor's 3 year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme B-ZSI-P Bachelor's

    specialization STI , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jiří Hejčík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Fundamental physics + Cooling systems overview
2. Refrigerants
3. Compressors
4. Heat exchangers
5. Expansion valve and other components of refrigerating systems
6. Refrigeration pipelines
7. Performance control of refrigeration systems
8. Heat Pumps
9. Air Conditioners
10. Sorption systems
11. Requirements for the operation of refrigeration equipment
12. Legislation and environment protection
13. Excursion

Laboratory exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jiří Hejčík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Construction of refrigerating systems
2. Compressor
3. Heat exchangers
4. Heat pump performance measurement
5. Refrigerant handling
6. Operation of refrigeration equipment