Air conditioning involves generating certain conditions of temperature, humidity and pressure through artificial mechanisms.
Air conditioning is the atmosphere of a closed space that is subjected to certain conditions of temperature, humidity and pressure through artificial mechanisms . Also called air conditioning , it is a process that consists of a certain treatment of the air in a closed place to generate a pleasant atmosphere for those who are in said space.
Increasing or reducing the temperature and humidity level of the air are usually the most common objectives, although the process can also involve air renewal or filtration. In everyday language, the notion of air conditioning is also used to name the systems or equipment that allow the aforementioned process to be carried out.
For example: "Please turn on the air conditioning, I'm dying of heat in this room" , "We'll have to call a technician: the air conditioning is malfunctioning" , "Next summer we will buy an air conditioner for the bedroom since "You can't sleep like that."
Air conditioning concept
It is important to indicate that air is the gaseous mixture that makes up the Earth 's atmosphere . The notion is usually used to name the atmosphere in general or the wind .
Conditioned , on the other hand, is something of good quality or that is in proper condition . The verb to condition refers to giving a certain condition or quality to something or to arranging a thing in the appropriate way for a certain purpose.
Nowadays, both in premises of various kinds and in homes, air conditioning has become one of the essential equipment to ensure that, during the hottest seasons, a pleasant temperature can be created in those spaces.
Air conditioning equipment is widely used in summer.
Types of equipment
For this reason, it must be emphasized that in spring and summer it is common to go to appliance companies to buy equipment of this type. However, this is not a simple task, since there are various modalities of it:
- From window . It is one of the most used in any home and has the advantages that it is very easy to install, has a very affordable price and is also easy to maintain. However, it should not be overlooked that, on the other hand, it uses a lot of energy and is somewhat noisy.
- Ceiling console . Another of the most used air conditioners is this one, which is identified because it is installed through a somewhat more complicated process. It is especially suitable for large spaces.
- Split . Under this name are the devices that are placed on the wall and are recommended for homes or even offices. They have an attractive and modern design, generate little noise and are very easy to maintain. On the other hand, they are installed through a much more complicated process than window air conditioners.
- Central or portable ones are other types that exist on the market.
Operation of an air conditioner
To cool the atmosphere, air conditioning usually uses mechanical compression to execute a cyclic process of heat transfer from the inside of a space to the outside. To do this, it promotes the evaporation of refrigerant substances that are in a liquid state at low temperature and pressure and that evaporate when air is extracted from the interior.
A compressor is responsible for absorbing and compressing said vapor and condenses it through the transfer of heat to the outside (colder) air. Finally, the refrigerant , in liquid state, returns through an expansion valve that reduces pressure and temperature.