BSc in Mechanical Engineering - HVAC and Refrigeration in West Lafayette United States | Purdue University

Structures account for 40% of national energy usage. This drives Purdue's critical investigations into heating, cooling, refrigeration systems, and compressor technology. HVAC studies influence both energy conservation and ecological impact, while human-building dynamics reveal how occupants can operate more productively, comfortably, and securely in optimized environments. For over six decades since 1958, Herrick Labs has served as the premier testing facility in this discipline, currently holding the title of world's largest academic HVAC research center. Beyond compressor and refrigeration laboratories, the facility includes Living Labs that enable detailed human-environment interaction research with exact regulation of thermal conditions, moisture, illumination, ventilation, and sound management. Bienially, Herrick Labs organizes a major global symposium covering Compressor Engineering, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Advanced Building Performance.