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Evaporative Cooling, 27th Informatory Note on refrigeration technologies.

Author(s) : IIF-IIR, LAZZARIN R.

Type of article: Informatory note

Summary

Because of its low cost and its effectiveness, especially under a hot and dry climate, evaporative cooling should be used more. This informatory note gives a state-of-art of this simple and practical technology. The engineering principle and different operating system modes are explained using simplified representations. The energy saving potentials that could be made compared to conventional cooling systems and the concerns of the water consumption are highlighted. Air-conditioning, storage of perishable foodstuffs and pre-cooling which are main applications of evaporative cooling are explained. At the conclusion, the IIR provides some practical recommendations on the conditions of which this technology could be implemented.

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Informatory Note - Evaporative Cooling (English)

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Note d'Information - Le froid évaporatif (French)

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  • Original title: Evaporative Cooling, 27th Informatory Note on refrigeration technologies.
  • Record ID : 30014280
  • Languages: English, French
  • Source: IIF-IIR
  • Publishers: IIF-IIR
  • Publication date: 2015/01
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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