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AC action examined.

Author(s) : CROCKETT J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Reports the results of asking a number of engineers what they feel are the trends and developments affecting building air conditioning in the USA. Notes: heavier emphasis on indoor air quality, leading to a desire to eliminate fibreglass; higher levels of air filtration within air handlers; fear of litigation over sick building syndrome leading to more monitoring and measurement and more attention being paid to complaints; the use of chemical-free steam for humidification; the use of floor-air systems, CO2 sensors, specifying less complicated systems for ease of maintenance; with direct digital controls replacing pneumatic actuators; a comeback of heat pumps and enthalpy wheels; ground-coupled heat pumps for schools with the use of thermal grout; the increased use of commissioning; and separate air conditioning equipment acquisition.

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  • Original title: AC action examined.
  • Record ID : 2000-2060
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Consult. Specif. Eng. - vol. 25 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1999/01

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