Air conditioning window air conditioner

Air Conditioning-Window Air
Conditioner
Building Services- VI
Submitted By-
Aditya Vashistha
Nishant Khandelwal
Nitin Grewal
Yaduveer Chhabra
Yashika Yadav

Introduction
Air conditioning is the process of altering the properties of air
(primarily temperature and humidity) to more favorable conditions.
The control of these conditions may be desirable to maintain the
health and comfort of the occupants, or to meet the requirements of
industrial processes irrespective of the external climatic conditions.
 Definition
 Principle of Air Conditioning
The goal is to keep it more comfortable inside the house than it is outside.

Introduction
• Sometime during the 1830′s long before one of the very first air cooling
“machines” were actually built. An American named Dr. John Gorrie was
conducting his own medical research into tropical diseases. While treating
patients in hospitals, Dr. Gorrie theorized that if the patient rooms were kept
cool, this would aid in the cure of specific diseases. To accomplish this he had ice
placed in a suspended basin in patient rooms. This created a cooling effect for ill
patients. He would be given the added title of “Father of Refrigeration and
Cooling” for his contribution in the history of air conditioning.
• In 1902, another American named Willis Carrier from Angola, New York, would
invent the first cooling system that would later become the basis for the air
conditioners we use today. Carrier’s invention was actually created to cool and
decrease humidity at a publishing company in Brooklyn, NY. The heat and
humidity would cause the paper to wrinkle. So Carrier built a machine made of
coils that were chilled to lower the temperature in the plant as well as lower the
humidity. Carrier called his cooling machine an “Apparatus For Treating Air.”
 History

Windows Air Conditioner
• These types of AC are designed to be fitted in window sills.
• A single unit of Window Air Conditioner houses all the necessary
components, namely the compressor, condenser, expansion
valve or coil, evaporator and cooling coil enclosed in a single box.
• Since a window AC is a single unit, it takes less effort to install as
well as for maintenance.
• This is the most commonly used air conditioner for single rooms.

 Parts of the Window Air Conditioner
The whole assembly of the window air conditioner can
be divided into two compartments:
• the room side, which is also the cooling side and
• the outdoor side from where the heat absorbed by
the room air is liberated to the atmosphere.
The room side and outdoor side are separated from
each other by an insulated partition enclosed inside the
window air conditioner assembly.
In the front of the window air conditioner on the room
side there is a front panel on which the supply and
return air grills are fitted (the whole front panel itself is
commonly called as front grill).

The whole assembly of the window air conditioner can be divided into two compartments:
• the room side, which is also the cooling side and
• the outdoor side from where the heat absorbed by the room air is liberated to the atmosphere.
The room side and outdoor side are separated from each other by an insulated partition enclosed inside the
window air conditioner assembly.
In the front of the window air conditioner on the room side there is a front panel on which the supply and
return air grills are fitted (the whole front panel itself is commonly called as front grill).
The various parts of the window air conditioner can be divided into following categories:
• the refrigeration system
• air circulation system
• ventilation system
• control system
• electrical protection system

 The Refrigeration System of the Window Air Conditioner
 The REFRIGERATION SYSTEM of the window air conditioner comprises of all the important parts of the
refrigeration cycle. These include:
• the compressor
• condenser
• expansion valve
• the evaporator
 The refrigerant used in most of the window air conditioners is R22 or Freon22.
 The compressor used in the window air conditioners is hermetically sealed type, which is portable one. This
compressor has long life and it carries long warranty periods. The condenser is made up of copper tubing
and it is cooled by the atmospheric air. The condenser is covered with the fins to enable faster heat transfer
rate from it.
 The capillary tubing made up of various rounds of the copper coil is used as the expansion valve in the
window air conditioners. Just before the capillary there is drier filter that filters the refrigerant and also
removes the moisture particles, if present in the refrigerant.

 The Refrigeration System of the Window Air
Conditioner
 Like condenser, the evaporator is also made up of
copper tubing of number of turns and is covered
with the fins.
 The evaporator is also called as the cooling coil since
the rooms air passes over it and gets cooled. Just in
front of the evaporator there is air filter fitted in the
front panel or front grill.
 As the room air is absorbed, it is first passed over
the filter so that it gets filtered. The filtered air is
then blown over the cooling coil and the chilled air
is passed into the room.
 The refrigerant after leaving the cooling coil enters
the accumulator where it is accumulated and then it
is again sucked by the compressor for recirculation
over the whole cycle.

 Air Circulation System of Window Air Conditioner
Blower: This is the small blower that is fitted behind the evaporator or cooling coil inside the assembly of the
window air conditioner system. The blower sucks the air from the room which first passes over the air filter
and gets filtered. The air then passes over the cooling coil and gets chilled. The blower then blows this filtered
and chilled air, which passes through the supply air compartment inside the window air conditioner assembly.
This air is then delivered into the room from the supply air grill of the front panel.
Propeller fan or the condenser fan: The condenser fan is the forced draft type of propeller fan that sucks the
atmospheric air and blows it over the condenser. The hot refrigerant inside the condenser gives up the heat to
the atmospheric air and its temperature reduces.
Fan motor: The motor inside the window air conditioner assembly is located between the condenser and the
evaporator coil. It has double shaft on one side of which the blower is fitted and on the other side the
condenser fan is fitted. This makes the whole assembly of the blower, the condenser fan and the motor highly
compact.

 Working of Window Air Conditioner
The working of window air conditioner can be explained by separately considering the two cycles of air:
• room air cycle
• the hot air cycle
Room Air Cycle
 The air moving inside the room and in the front part of the air conditioner where the cooling coil is located
is considered to be the room air. When the window AC is started the blower starts immediately and after a
few seconds the compressor also starts. The evaporator coil or the cooling gets cooled as soon as the
compressor is started.
 The blower behind the cooling coil starts sucking the room air, which is at high temperature and also carries
the dirt and dust particles. On its path towards the blower, the room air first passes through the filter
where the dirt and dust particles from it get removed.

Room Air Cycle
 The air then passes over the cooling coil where two processes occur. Firstly, due to this the temperature of
the room air becomes very low, that is the air becomes chilled. Secondly, due to reduction in the
temperature of the air, relative humidity reduces.
 This air at low temperature and low humidity is sucked by the blower and it blows it at high pressure. The
chilled air then passes through small duct inside the air conditioner and it is then thrown outside the air
conditioner through the opening in the front panel or the grill. This chilled air then enters the room and
chills the room maintaining low temperature and low humidity inside the room.
 The cool air inside the room absorbs the heat and also the moisture and so its temperature and moisture
content becomes high. This air is again sucked by the blower and the cycle repeats. Some outside air also
gets mixed with this room air. Since this air is sent back to the blower, it is also called as the return room air.
In this way the cycle of this return air or the room air keeps on repeating.

Hot Air Cycle
 The hot air cycle includes the atmospheric air that is used for cooling the condenser. The condenser of the
window air conditioner is exposed to the external atmosphere.
 The propeller fan located behind the condenser sucks the atmospheric at high temperature and it blows
the air over the condenser.
 The refrigerant inside the condenser is at very high temperature and it has to be cooled to produce the
desired cooling effect.
 When the atmospheric air passes over the condenser, it absorbs the heat from the refrigerant and its
temperature increases. The atmospheric air is already at high temperature and after absorbing the
condenser heat, its temperature becomes even higher. Since the temperature of this air is very high, this is
called as hot air cycle.
 The refrigerant after getting cooled enters the expansion valve and then the evaporator. On the other hand,
the hot mixes with the atmosphere and then the fresh atmospheric air is absorbed by the propeller fan and
blown over the condenser. This cycle of the hot air continues.

Air Filter
The filter is a very important part of the AC since it cleans the air before it enters the room. For proper
functioning of the filter it is very important to clean it every two weeks.
Setting the Room Temperature with Thermostat
 The temperature inside the room can be set by using the thermostat knob or the remote control.
 When the desired temperature is attained inside the room, the thermostat stops the compressor of the AC.
 After some time when the temperature of the air becomes higher again, the thermostat restarts the
compressor to produce the cooling effect.
 One should set the thermostat at the required temperature and not keep it at very low temperature to
avoid high electricity bills.

 Advantages of the Window Air Conditioner
 Increased comfort level.
 In extreme heat, air-conditioning can be a life saver.
 Most air conditioners also reduce the humidity level, which helps both comfort, and reduces mold growth.
 Less noise as the windows will be closed.
 Prevents the dust entering the room as the windows will be closed.
 Gives constant temperature.
 Attractive design.
 Simple control.
 Easy maintenance.
 Easy installation.

 Disadvantages of the Window Air Conditioner
 Most air conditioners use a substantial amount of energy,
 High cost money
 Contributing to pollution from power plants.
 Older models contain chemicals that can damage the environment if they escape.
 Encourages laziness,
 Habitant spending time indoors instead of out
 Habitants have less contact with nature.
 Too cool temperatures will lead to improper blood circulation
 Effects the environment by releasing the CFC's.

 Cooling Capacity
The cooling capacity is the most important feature of an air conditioner, this primarily defines the price of the
AC. Most air conditioners are rated by tonnage. One ton is equal to 12,000 BTU per hour. The cooling capacity
needed depends on factors like:
Size of the room: The cooling capacity required depends on the area of the room where the AC will be
installed.
Average ambient temperature: Higher temperature of the air outside your house, higher is the cooling
capacity needed.
Number of people: The more the people that will be in the room, the higher will be the cooling capacity
required.
Exposure: Direct exposure of any wall of the room to sun leads to higher requirement in cooling capacity. Glass
windows which let sunlight inside the room also increases the need for cooling capacity.

 Cooling Capacity
Proximity of your room to kitchen: If the room is close to the kitchen the cooling capacity needed would be
higher due to higher temperature of the kitchen.
Room Size (Square Feet) Tonnage Capacity
Up to 90 sq.ft 0.75 Ton
Up to 220 sq.ft 2 Ton

 Sizes of Air Conditioner
Generally, the size of the air conditioners is different for different companies. Recommended size of the
window opening for installing a window A/C is 425x 650x 650.
 Window A/C sizes (approximate) :
AC Capacity Dimension (WxHxL)
0.75 450x345x520
1 520x375x590
1.5 660x435x610
2 660x428x770

 Energy Efficiency
 Today's best air conditioners use 30% to 50% less energy than 1970s
 Even if your air conditioner is only 10 years old, you may save 20% to 40% of your cooling energy
costs by replacing it with a newer, more efficient model .
 Energy Efficiency Ratio
 EER represents the amount of cooling an air conditioner can provide per watt of electricity it
consumes.
 Bureau of Energy Efficiency rates air conditioners on its star rating based on EER of air
conditioners.
 Higher the EER of air conditioner higher the star rating it will have.
 So a 5 star rated air conditioner provides more cooling per watt of electricity used.
 For central air conditioners, it is the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, or SEER.

 Energy Consumption
 Air conditioners are rated by the number of British Thermal Units (Btu) of heat they can remove
per hour. Another common rating term for air conditioning size is the "ton," which is 12,000 Btu
per hour.
 Room air conditioners range from 5,500 Btu per hour to 14,000 Btu per hour.
 Energy Saving Methods
 Locate the air conditioner in a window or wall area near the center of the room and on the
shadiest side of the house.
 Minimize air leakage by fitting the room air conditioner snugly into its opening and sealing gaps
with a foam weather stripping material.

 Ideal Room Temperature (as per NBC Norms)
Sr. no. Type of Space Summers (°C) Winters (°C)
1. Residences, apartments, hotel and motel guest rooms ,
offices, conference rooms, classrooms, courtrooms, and
hospital patient rooms.
23–26 20–22
2. Theaters, auditoriums, churches, chapels, assembly halls,
lobbies, and lounge
24–27 21–22
3. Restaurants, cafeterias, and bars 22–26 20–21
4. Retail shops and supermarkets 23–27 18–20
5. Medical intensive care rooms 22–26 22–26
6. Factories and industrial shops 27–29 18–20
7. Machinery spaces, foundries, boiler shops, and garages - 10–16
8. Kitchens and laundries 24–27 18–20

What is the best height for Air-con Installation?
• The proper room size is 10`L X10`W X10`H for 1 Ton Air-con.
• 12’L X12’W X10’H for 1.5 Ton Air-con.
• 15’L X15’W X10’H for 2 Ton Air-con.
• In a 10 feet high room, a split type AC should be installed at 7 -8 feet for the best cooling performance. For a
window type AC, the best height is 3-4 feet from the floor. If you are fixing the AC very close to the wall or in
an airtight room it will trip due to high head pressure, as heat dissipation can't happen. Distance must be
more than 900 mm after fixing the air-con and top of the shaft should not be closed.
Place Selection
• Make sure that you install the unit in an area that provides good ventilation. The air conditioner must not be
blocked by any obstacle affecting the air flow near the air inlet and air outlet.
• Make sure that you install the unit in an area which can endure the weight and vibration of the unit.
• Make sure that you install the unit away from heat or vapour.
• Make sure that you install the unit in an area where the cold air can evenly spread in a room.
• Make sure that you install the unit in an area which provides easy drainage for condensed water.
• Make sure that you install the unit in an area not exposed to rain or direct sunlight. (Install a separate
sunblind if exposed to direct sunlight.)
• Do not install the unit in an area subjected to noise or vibration amplification which may affect your
neighbor.

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