ventilation and air conditioning
1Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) System — All the components of the appliance used to condition interior air of a building …
2American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers — The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE; pronounced ash ray ) is an international technical society for all individuals and organizations interested in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and… …
3American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers — L American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (plus connue sous le sigle ASHRAE) est une organisation internationale technique dans le domaine des génies thermiques et climatiques (chauffage, ventilation, air… …
4Air conditioning — The term air conditioning refers to the cooling and dehumidification of indoor air for thermal comfort. In a broader sense, the term can refer to any form of cooling, heating, ventilation or disinfection that modifies the condition of air.… …
5air conditioning — ► NOUN ▪ a system for controlling the humidity, ventilation, and temperature in a building or vehicle. DERIVATIVES air conditioned adjective air conditioner noun …
6air-conditioning — Control of temperature, humidity, purity, and motion of air in an enclosed space, independent of outside conditions. In a self contained air conditioning unit, air is heated in a boiler unit or cooled by being blown across a refrigerant filled… …
7air conditioning — noun a system for controlling the humidity, ventilation, and temperature in a building or vehicle. Derivatives air conditioned adjective air conditioner noun …
8Ventilation (architecture) — Ventilation is the intentional movement of air from outside a building to the inside. It is the V in HVAC. With clothes dryers, and combustion equipment such as water heaters, boilers, fireplaces, and wood stoves, their exhausts are often called… …
9Air conditioner — For general aspects of air conditioning, see Air conditioning. A typical home air conditioning unit. An air conditioner (often referred to as AC) is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The… …
10Air filter — An air filter is a device which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria from air. Air filters are used in applications where air quality is important, notably in building ventilation systems and in engines, such as… …
