An air cooler is any device for cooling the air inside a building, room, or vehicle.[1] Air coolers are used in thermally insulated casings to form refrigerators and are also used in buildings to cool rooms. In buildings they are only required when the building itself is not constructed so that it is able to dissipate enough heat. Methods to construct buildings in such a fashion that additional air coolers are not required are eg Earth sheltering or specific building designs.[2]
Types of Air Coolers[edit | edit source]
- Wet Air Coolers: Use evaporative cooling to reduce air temperature.
- Dry Air Coolers: Rely on air-to-air heat exchange without the use of water.
- Absorption Air Coolers: Utilize heat energy to provide cooling.
- Deep Water Source Cooling Systems: Use cold water from deep water bodies.
- Ground-Coupled Heat Exchangers: Use the earth's natural temperature for cooling.
- Air and Water-Coupled Heat Pumps: Transfer heat from air or water to cool spaces.
Benefits[edit | edit source]
- Energy Efficiency: Many air coolers are more energy-efficient compared to traditional air conditioning systems.
- Environmentally Friendly: Air coolers, especially evaporative coolers, use less electricity and do not rely on harmful refrigerants.
Applications[edit | edit source]
- Residential: Used in homes for personal comfort.
- Commercial: Employed in offices, warehouses, and other commercial buildings.
- Industrial: Utilized in factories and large industrial settings for climate control.
Devices[edit | edit source]
Several devices exist, these include:
- Wet air coolers
- Dry air coolers
- Absorption air coolers
- Deep water source cooling system
- Ground-coupled heat exchanger
- Air and water-coupled heat pumps
Coolers outfitted with extras as heating and dehumidifying are called Air conditioners.
Air coolers provide an effective and energy-efficient way to cool indoor spaces, offering an alternative to traditional air conditioning systems. They are versatile, with various types available to suit different needs and environments.
References and External Links[edit | edit source]
- Air conditioning
- Air heater
- How to cool a room with water
