Air conditioners

By: MD ABDUL RAHEMAN 10game1006 II sem pes uvce

Under the guidence of: Mrs. B. C. Sujatha

ir Conditioning System Basics

1.Type of air conditioning system 2.Size 3.Efficiency 4.Installation 5.Energy saving tips

1. TYPES OF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS:

a. Window Air Conditioning System b. Split Air Conditioner System c. Central Air Conditioning Plants d. Packaged Air Conditioners

a. Window Air Conditioning System: Mounted in windows or built into an external wall. They only cool the general space in which they are located.

b. Split Air Conditioner System *The present day split units have aesthetic looks and add to the beauty of the room. * The split air conditioner can be used to cool one or two rooms. There are two main parts of the split air conditioner. These are 1)Outdoor unit: The compressor, condenser coil , expansion coil or capillary tubing. Installed outside the room or office space which is to be cooled. 2)Indoor unit: of noise is eliminated (noise is due The major source It produces the cooling effect inside the room or the compressor). office. The indoor unit houses the evaporator coil or the cooling coil, a long blower and the filter. The temperature inside the space can be maintained by

c. Central Air Conditioning Plants: The central air conditioning system is used for cooling big buildings, houses, offices, entire hotels, gyms, movie theaters, factories etc. The central air conditioning system is comprised of a huge compressor.

d. Packaged Air Conditioners * To cool more than two rooms or a larger space at your home or office.

2. SIZE: A bigger unit will not cool an area uniformly. An oversized unit will cool an area too quickly, causing the air conditioner to frequently turn on and off. This wastes electricity and money. A unit that is too large will not run long enough to reduce humidity. An insufficiently sized unit will run constantly on hot days and still not be able to cool the area adequately. * Based on size alone, an air conditioner generally needs 20 Btu for each square foot of living space. For instance, to air condition a room that is 15 feet wide and 20 feet long, you would calculate: 15 x 20 x 20(Btu) = 6,000. Thus, an air conditioner with a 6,000 Btu capacity * Important factors to consider when selecting would be required. the size of an air conditioner are room area, room height, location of room, number of persons likely to use the room, other electric equipment being used in room, window size, orientation of windows and walls, shading, local climate, etc.

3. EFFICIENCY: Efficiency of a room air conditioner is normally measured as Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER). EER= cooling output (Btu per hour) / Power input (watts) This means a higher the EER, the more efficient the air conditioner is. (1Btu/ hr = 0.293 Watts).
Star Rating 1 Star * 2 Star ** 3 Star *** 4 Star **** 5 Star ***** Min 2.30 2.50 2.70 2.90 3.10 Max 2.49 2.69 2.89 3.09 5

Table 1: BEE air conditioner Star Ratings

Table 2: Energy and Cost Saving for 1.5 Ton Window or Split Air Conditioner at Different Star

3. INSTALLATION: The unit should be levelled when installed, so that the inside drainage system and other mechanisms operate efficiently. The unit should be installed in a shaded spot on your homes north or east side. Direct sunshine on the units outdoor heat exchanger decreases efficiency by as much as 10%. You can plant trees and shrubs to shade the air conditioner, but do not block the airflow. Make sure, upon installation and routine maintenance, that the unit is well-sealed from the outdoors. Air leakage around AC can compromise both comfort and efficiency. Caulk (special sealants) can be applied to seal the area around the AC in case of a poor fit.

5. Energy Saving Tips Use ceiling or table fan as first line of defence against summer heat, as running cost of using an AC could be 25 times or more than that of a ceiling fan. Keep windows and doors of air-conditioned rooms closed as often as possible. Avoid outside air intake: Since outdoor air is warmer and contains more heat and moisture than the conditioned air and thus it increases electricity consumption. Keep in mind that natural leakage through windows and doors will generally supply sufficient Set AC thermostat settings properly: AC uses 3 to 5 percent less energy for outdoor air each degree for assuring comfort conditions and minimizing odor. above 22C, therefore set furniture, piled at a temperature as high to set Remove obstructions (e.g.,ACs thermostatbooks, etc.) to air passageas is the unit. AC comfortably operates most efficiently when intake and the difference between the possible (25 - 26C) in the summer. Smaller discharge airflows are free from

 Consider using an interior ceiling fan in conjunction with your AC to spread the cooled air more effectively within the room. Using fan allows you to set the thermostat temperature higher and thus reduces the energy consumption. Do not set your thermostat at a colder setting than normally needed when you turn on your air conditioner; it does not cool your room any faster and could result in excessive cooling and unnecessary expense. Do not place lamps, televisions or other electric appliances near AC. As these appliances generate heat, and the thermostat senses heat from these appliances causing the air conditioner to run longer than necessary.

 Clean outdoor coils when they become dusty. Efficiency of AC degrades in dusty conditions, and especially when layers of dirt and mud are evident. Make sure upon installation and routine maintenance that the unit is well-sealed from the outdoors. Give the annual maintenance contract of AC directly to the manufacturer or its authorized company which has trained and well-qualified technical staff. Always insist that the maintenance technician measures total current drawn (in Amperes) by AC. Higher the current value greater is the electricity consumption. If room air conditioner is older and needs major repairs, it is likely to become inefficient after repairs. It may be advisable to replace old AC with a new and