Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version

Version 1 of 15.02.2026.

Module identifier

11B0206

Module level

Bachelor

Language of instruction

German

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

only winter term

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
45LecturePresence-
15Laboratory activity-
Lecturer independent learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
30Preparation/follow-up for course work-
30Exam preparation-
10Presentation preparation-
20Work in small groups-
Graded examination
  • Written examination
Ungraded exam
  • Field work / Experimental work
Exam duration and scope

Graded examination:

Written exam: see applicable study regulations

Ungraded examination:

Experimental work: approx. 3 experiments

Recommended prior knowledge

Thermodynamics

Knowledge Broadening

Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences students who have successfully completed this module will have a broad and integrated knowledge and understanding of techniques in heating and air conditioning technology and for chillers and heat pumps. Students have a critical understanding of the scientific and technical methods required for the development of systems and components and can evaluate the results with regard to the underlying requirements.

Knowledge deepening

Students have extensive scientific and technical knowledge which they can apply to special applications in the field of heating, cooling and air conditioning technology. They know the components of these systems, can combine them for different requirements, calculate the overall processes and evaluate optimization options. They are able to assess the design of a heating, cooling or air conditioning system and make evidence-based, qualitative and quantitative judgments on its use.

Knowledge Understanding

Students at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences who have successfully completed this module use various standard and advanced procedures, methods and engineering guidelines to obtain and process system-relevant data. They prepare this data, generate results using suitable calculation methods and present them in a structured manner. The information and results obtained are applied to heating, cooling and air conditioning systems to be designed.

Application and Transfer

Students who have successfully completed this module carry out application-oriented practicals in small groups, in which they examine the structure and functionality of relevant components and systems in detail and work together to develop and implement solutions for specific applications. They are able to balance and evaluate the components and systems based on the measurement data.

Literature

Albers, K.-J.: Recknagel - Taschenbuch für Heizung + Klimatechnik 78. Ausgabe 2017/2018, einschlie?lich Trinkwasser- und K?ltetechnik sowie Energiekonzepte Deutscher Industrieverlag; Auflage: 78 (17. November 2016)

H?rner, B., Casties, M.; Handbuch der Klimatechnik: Band 1: Grundlagen Gebundene Ausgabe – VDE Verlag; 6. Auflage, 2015

H?rner, B., Schmidt, M.: Handbuch der Klimatechnik Band 2: Anwendungen Gebundene Ausgabe – VDE Verlag; 6. Auflage 2014

H?rner, B., Schmidt, M.: Handbuch der Klimatechnik Band 3: Aufgaben und ?bungen Gebundene – VDE Verlag; 1. Auflage 2012

Lohmann, J.: Thermodynamik der K?lteanlagen und W?rmepumpen Grundlagen und Anwendungen der K?ltetechnik, Springer-Verlag 2016

Applicability in study programs

  • Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
    • Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks
    • Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks B.Sc. (01.03.2026)

  • Power, Environmental and Process Engineering
    • Power, Environmental and Process Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
    • Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Bioengineering in the Food Industry
    • Bioengineering in the Food Industry B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

    Person responsible for the module
    • Eck, Markus
    Teachers
    • Eck, Markus