What is the Chimney Effect or Stack Effect?
The chimney effect is the natural phenomena that occurs when the density difference between a hot and a cold air column creates a natural flow through …
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HVAC: Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning
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Forms of Energy Include Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy, and Thermal Energy
Kinetic energy and potential energy are considered to be the two forms of energy in physics. In everyday practice, however, terms like electrical …
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Learn the Types of Refrigerants
Refrigerants are used in a wide range of applications. Discover the different types of refrigerants and their uses.
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What is the Ideal Gas Law? What are Gas Laws?
Gases are nearly everywhere. The ideal gas law is an important thermodynamic formulation that helps us to understand and control the behavior of many …
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What is Avogadro's Number? What is Avogadro's Principle?
Amedeo Avogadro was an Italian lawyer turned physicist. How can his principle help you estimate the number of water molecules in in your glass of …
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What is a Heat Exchanger? HVAC Heat Exchanger Types
Heat exchangers are essential part of any kind of HVAC system nowadays. Heat exchangers contribute substantially towards energy conservation and …
Continue ReadingGuide for Choosing Air Conditioner (Air Conditioning) for your Home or Office.
Why to choose an independent AC unit? What are the pros and cons of an independent unit? It is important that we take into consideration the answers …
Continue ReadingBrief Guide to Air Pollutants & Where They Come From
Where do air borne pollutants come from and how can we keep them under control? Read about some of the downsides that come along with air conditioned …
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Temperature Sensors: Thermocouple. Thermocouples
How does using a blowtorch or candle help demonstrate the Seebeck effect? And how can you create a homemade thermocouple? This is the conclusion of …
Continue ReadingThe History of HVAC. Timeline of HVAC
The history of HVAC system is an evaded but interesting topic. This article tries to draw a time line through all the inventions and discoveries that …
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