Practice - Central Systems
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main types of air-conditioning systems based on purpose?
💡 Hint: Think about which systems are for people versus processes.
Define what psychrometry studies.
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between air and water in terms of temperature and humidity.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What type of air-conditioning system is primarily designed for human comfort?
💡 Hint: Think about which systems are aimed at people’s needs.
True or False: Central air-conditioning systems utilize self-contained units.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the terminology we used for different system types.
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Challenge Problems
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You are designing a central air-conditioning system for a large theater. The theater has 200 seats, with an average occupant heat gain of 250 BTU/hr. Calculate the total heat gain from occupants alone.
💡 Hint: Focus on using the occupant load in your calculations.
A central air-conditioning system needs to maintain a relative humidity of 50% in a space. If the current humidity is 70%, outline the changes needed to achieve this humidity level.
💡 Hint: Consider the principles of cooling with dehumidification.
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