3.3. Applications

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are comfort air conditioning systems designed for?

   Hint

   Think about environments where people spend time.

2. 2.

   What is psychrometry?

   Hint

   It involves understanding moisture in air.

3. 3.

   What do comfort air conditioning systems primarily aim to achieve?

   • Cooling only
   • Heating only
   • Controlled temperature and humidity

   Hint

   Think about the comfort needs in buildings.

4. 4.

   True or False: Industrial air conditioning systems are only concerned with heating.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the conditions required for industrial processes.

5. 5.

   Calculate the cooling load of a room measuring 5m x 4m with windows letting in sunlight, accounting for the occupancy of 4 people.

   Hint

   Use the formula: BTU/hr = Area × Cooling Factor + Occupant Load + Lighting Load.

6. 6.

   Design a thermal comfort model for a building in a hot climate, determining what systems would be ideal.

   Hint

   Balance mechanical and natural ventilation for best climate control.