3.1. Comfort Applications

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary goal of comfort air-conditioning?

   Hint

   Think about what makes an environment pleasant to be in.

2. 2.

   Name one application of comfort air-conditioning.

   Hint

   Consider places where people spend time.

3. 3.

   What is the main objective of comfort air-conditioning systems?

   • To cool air only
   • To maintain temperature
   • humidity
   • and air quality
   • To filter air only

   Hint

   Think about what makes you comfortable in a room.

4. 4.

   True or False: Air quality is not important in comfort applications.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider your own experience breathing clean air.

5. 5.

   You are designing an air-conditioning system for a new hospital. Describe the key considerations you would take into account to ensure patient comfort and safety.

   Hint

   Focus on health-critical requirements.

6. 6.

   Analyze the potential consequences of ignoring air quality in comfort air-conditioning systems in an office environment.

   Hint

   Think about how breathing dirty air can affect performance.