| Air conditioning Terms |
Página 2 de 12 Condensation: Liquid formed when a vapor condenses. Condenser: The component in a refrigeration system that transfers heat from the system by condensing refrigerant. Condensing temperature: The temperature at which a vapor changes to a liquid. Condensing unit: A complete unit that includes the compressor and the condensing coil. Contactor: A larger version of the relay. It can be repaired or rebuilt and has moveable and stationary contacts. Control system: A network of controls to maintain desired conditions in a system or space. Corrosion: A chemical action that eats into or wears away material from a substance. Damper: A component in an air distribution system that restricts airflow for the purpose of air balance. Dehumidify: To remove moisture from air. Design pressure: The pressure at which the system is designed to operate under normal conditions. Dew point: The exact temperature at which moisture begins to form Drier: A device used in a refrigerant line to remove moisture. Drip pan: A pan shaped to collect moisture condensing on an evaporator coil in an air conditioning system. Dry-bulb temperature: The temperature measured using a plain thermometer. Electronic air filter: A filter that charges dust particles using high-voltage direct current and then collects these particles on a plate of an opposite charge. Electronic leak detector: An instrument used to detect gases in very small portions by using electronic sensors and circuits. |
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