is defined as “the process of treating air so as to control simultaneously its temperature, humidity, cleanness and distribution to meet the requirements of the conditioned space”.
Air conditioning
Room temperature is controlled to the predesigned dry bulb temperature by cooling or heating room air.
Temperature control
Room air is controlled to the predesigned relative humidity by humidifying or dehumidifying room air.
Humidity control.
Room air is cleaned by removing dust and dirt from the air.
Air filtering, cleaning, and purification
Air, which is controlled in temperature and humidity and cleaned, is distributed throughout a room. As a result, room air can be maintained evenly in temperature and humidity conditions
Air movement and circulation.
Important actions involved in the operation of an air conditioning system:
Temperature control
Humidity control.
Air filtering, cleaning, and purification
Air movement and circulation.
In the Philippines, an acceptable humidity ratio, or relative humidity (RH),
is generally considered to be between 40% and 60%.
Four elements of air conditioning:
Temperature,
Humidity,
Cleanness, and
Distribution of air
The heat and coldness that human feels depend not only on air temperature(dry bulb temperature), but also on humidity and distribution of air. In addition, the general comfortable zone is within the range shown with oblique lines, although comfort differs with the distinction of sex, age and work.
What is comfortable air?
ranging from 71% in March to 85% in September.
Ideal Range:
between 40% and 60%.
Maintaining this range can help prevent issues like:
Mold growth:
Damage to building materials:
Health problems:
Comfort Zones:
21.5°C to 24.5°C
Temperature Variations:
While the average annual temperature is around 26.6°C (79.9°F), temperatures can fluctuate depending on the season and location.May, the warmest month, can see average maximum temperatures around 32.8°C (91°F).January, the coolest month, has an average temperature around 25.5°C (78°F).
Summer vs. Winter:
During the summer months (March to May), temperatures can be higher, with averages around 28 to 38°C (82 to 100°F), as mentioned in apost on MakeMyTrip.The cooler months (December to February) see temperatures averaging between 24 to 30°C (75 to 86°F).
Kinds of classifications of air conditioners:
Classification by expansion methods
Classification by heat rejection methods
Classification by structure
Classification by the locations of the compressor
Classification by use
Classification by installation methods of fan coil
Expansion methods are largely classified in two types
direct expansion and indirect expansion.
The heat is directly exchanged between the air to be conditioned and the refrigerant, and the air conditioners adopt this method.
Direct expansion method
The heat is exchanged indirectly between the air to be conditioned and the refrigerant by means of water or brine. The systems combining the chillers or centrifugal water chillers with fan coil units adopt this method.
Indirect expansion method
Heat rejection methods are largely classified in two types:
Water cooled type by means of water, and
Air cooled type by means of air.
uses water to cool the condenser coils and transfer heat away from the system.This method is often more efficient and can be quieter than air-cooled systems.Water-cooled systems are common in larger facilities, such as hospitals and corporate buildings.
water-cooled air conditioner
bemefits of water cooled
Energy efficiency:
Quiet operation:
No freezing:
Water cooling system requires
pipe system
pump station
(cooling tower or condensing units
water-to-water heat exchanger (cooling tower)
vs water-to-air cooler units
(condensing units)