Air Conditioning Systems - Introduction and Historical Background on Air Conditioning

Chapter one in this book includes introduction to air conditioning systems. The different topics in this chapter are discussed from the viewpoints of general introduction, history of air conditioning systems and the development of air conditioners.In chapter two the main types of air conditioners are presented and discussed thoroughly from the considerations of mini - split and multi - split systems, central plant cooling, portable units, window unit and packaged terminal, packaged air conditioner, and vapor - compression refrigeration. Chapter three deliberates the health, environmental impacts and economics of air conditioners from the considerations of health effects, environmental impacts and economic effects. In chapter four other techniques and passive ventilation are deliberated from different viewpoints which include other techniques, passive ventilation, passive cooling, ceiling fan, thermal buffering and evaporative coolers. The book is suitable as a textbook for a first course on introduction and historical background on mechanical engineering. It can be used as a reference by engineers and scientists working in industry and academic institutions. Chapter one in this book includes introduction to air conditioning systems. The different topics in this chapter are discussed from the viewpoints of general introduction, history of air conditioning systems and the development of air conditioners. In chapter two the main types of air conditioners are presented and discussed thoroughly from the considerations of mini - split and multi - split systems, central plant cooling, portable units, window unit and packaged terminal, packaged air conditioner, and vapor - compression refrigeration. Chapter three deliberates the health, environmental impacts and economics of air conditioners from the considerations of health effects, environmental impacts and economic effects. In chapter four other techniques and passive ventilation are deliberated from different viewpoints which include other techniques, passive ventilation, passive cooling, ceiling fan, thermal buffering and evaporative coolers. The book is suitable as a textbook for a first course on introduction and historical background on mechanical engineering. It can be used as a reference by engineers and scientists working in industry and academic institutions.... Mehr