6 Common Misconceptions About Air Conditioning System, District Cooling System Particularly
Air conditioning systems are our steadfast allies, providing escape from extreme temperatures. Even though the system has been existed more than half a century, for all the comfort they bring, air conditioning systems are often cloaked in myths and misconceptions. These misunderstandings can lead to inefficiencies, higher energy bills and equipment failure which will not only discomfort our pockets but even our homes and workplaces. Unravelling some of the most common misconceptions surrounding air conditioning systems will provide a better understanding about systems we often used every day. Apart from that, we aim to empower you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system or Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation System (ACMV), ensuring it operates efficiently and effectively year-round.
Common misconceptions include:
Cold Energy Exist as How Heat Energy Existed and Aid for the Air Conditioning System Cooling.
Cold energy does not exist. Our body felt the cold because our skin has cold receptors which will make us feel chilly. The cold air that blows from the air-conditioning system or your diffuser is the fan blowing particles that have lower amount of heat energy.
Lowering the Thermostat Cools the Room Faster upon switching on the system.
AC systems work at a constant rate, so setting it excessively low will not speed up the cooling process as it will only make the system work longer and consume more energy in a not efficient manner.
Air Conditioning Systems Only Affect Temperature.
Air conditioning systems can also have an impact on humidity levels and air quality. Humidity is the measure of water content in the air. Excessive high humidity level can lead to hyperthermia and can also damage our property. Excessive low humidity can also cause other health problems. Air quality refers to the quality of air within and around the buildings. Some systems have built-in dehumidifiers to control the humidity level, and proper filtration can improve indoor air quality.
District Cooling System is Expensive.
For end users, the district cooling systems helps them reduces the overhead cost as less electrical energy needed for equipment and less water consumption will be used too. Less amount of equipment also results to lesser amount of maintenance cost.
District Cooling System Can Be Non-Reliable After a Period of Time.
District cooling system will always be reliable if the end users maintain the efficiency of their system. Efficiency of the end user’s system depends on the end users heat exchangers. Heat exchangers can stay working on it best performance as long as the maintenance are done accordingly. Costing needed to maintain the heat exchanger is relatively cheaper than to maintain a whole centralized chiller system.
District Cooling System Will Requires End Users to Have More Complex Equipment.
Main compulsory equipment that the end users must provide is, water pump and heat exchanger. To compare with conventional centralized chiller system, end users must provide less amount of equipment to adopt for district cooling system.
To conclude, it is important to have a good understanding of how the air conditioning system works and to disregard these common misconceptions to ensure the system is used in the proper and efficient way while saving on energy costs. This knowledge applies to all setup of air conditioning systems especially for cooling. In the future, we can enjoy the cool embrace of our air conditioning systems with confidence, knowing we are using them wisely and effectively.
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