Introduction to air conditioning process

Introduction to air conditioning process

There are seven main processes in order to achieve full air conditioning which are as following.

Heating:

The process of adding thermal energy (heat) to the conditioned space for the purposes of raising or maintaining the temperature of the space.

Cooling:

The process of removing thermal energy (heat) from the conditioned space for the purposes of lowering or maintaining the temperature of the space.

Humidifying:

The process of adding water vapor (moisture) to the air in the conditioned space for the purposes of raising or maintaining the moisture content of the air.

Dehumidifying:

The process of removing water vapor (moisture) from the air in the conditioned space for the purposes of lowering or maintaining the moisture content of the air.

 Cleaning:

The process of removing particulates, (dust etc.,) and biological contaminants, (insects, pollen etc.,) from the air delivered to the conditioned space for the purposes of improving or maintaining the air quality.

Ventilating:

The process of exchanging air between the outdoors and the conditioned space for the purposes of diluting the gaseous contaminants in the air and improving or maintaining air quality, composition and freshness. Ventilation can be achieved either through natural ventilation or mechanical ventilation. Natural ventilation is driven by natural draft, like when you open a window. Mechanical ventilation can be achieved by using fans to draw air in from outside or by fans that exhaust air from the space to outside.

Air Movement:

The process of circulating and mixing air through conditioned spaces in the building for the purposes of achieving the proper ventilation and facilitating the thermal energy transfer.