Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT V: c. Air Conditioning

Central Air Conditioning System

Description, Advantages, Disadvantages

Central Air Conditioning System is used for large commercial buildings, theatres, hospitals, hotels, libraries, etc. In this system, the cooling and heating devices and the control unit are installed in one particular location.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM :

Central Air Conditioning System is used for large commercial buildings, theatres, hospitals, hotels, libraries, etc. In this system, the cooling and heating devices and the control unit are installed in one particular location.

It is economical over multiple window systems for larger space. It spreads cooled air more uniformly inside the hall. Fans blow the conditioned air through Air Ducts from the air conditioner. The Ducts carry the conditioned air to various rooms of the building. Cooling capacity is 25 – 100 tonnes.

Advantages

• Noiseless

It is totally isolated from the hall. Therefore, noise level is reduced very much.

• Comfort Conditions

 Comfort conditions are perfectly maintained in each and every room.

• Easy Control

A Central Automatic Control Point is provided. Hence, control of operation is easier.

• Zones

Central air conditioners can also be Zoned. Central air conditioners can supply air of different temperatures to different parts of a building complex. A doctor with a crowded consulting room might require cooler air than a lawyer in a smaller office. Thus, zoning makes it possible serve both their needs.

• Easy Maintenance

Since the cooling and heating equipment is installed in one location rather than several locations, the maintenance of the system is easier.

Disadvantage

•  High Cost

  The equipment and installation cost of the central system is very high.

 

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