CLASSIFICATION OF HVAC SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENTS BASIC DEATIALS
cassette unit
These space-saving ACs are cassette shaped and designed to be mounted on the ceiling. The panels of these air conditioners are designed to blend in with all types of home decor. They are stylish, and are known to put on a great performance. Most cassette type air conditioners do not require any ducting. They’re perfect for large spaces where windows or split ACs can’t reach.
Benefits –
Ultimate space saver, capable of cooling large areas where other ACs do not reach, blends in with the décor.
Ductable Unit.
The unit is completely built into the ceiling and the cool air is delivered through a duct system that complements the interior decor as per the size of the room. Hidden in the ceiling, this model is designed for buildings that require floor level air conditioning for multiple individual rooms. Large areas, such as restaurants, concert halls and hotels. Installation is not restricted by lighting fixtures or building layout and interior renovation is made easy by installing ventilation diffusers.
Windows AC
Designed to fit this type of AC window sills . A single unit of a window air conditioner consists of all the necessary components, such as the compressor, condenser, expansion valve or coil, evaporator and cooling coil enclosed in a single box. Since the window AC is a single unit, it takes less effort to install as well as maintain.
Benefits
Single unit air conditioner installation requires less effort, costs less than other varieties.
split ac
This is a 2 unit kit, one internal and the other external. An indoor unit installed inside a room takes in warm air and emits cool air. Outdoor units, on the other hand, are installed outside the home. It houses the compressor and is connected to the indoor unit via a drain pipe and electrical wires. This outdoor unit throws out the hot air. Benefits: Indoor units take up less space for installation, are generally quieter than window ACs, have minimal impact on your home’s decor, can be installed in rooms without windows.
Tower AC -:
These are also called floor-standing air conditioners. Like a split AC, a tower AC set consists of 2 units- an indoor and an external. However, the indoor unit does not need to be wall mounted. It occupies some space on the floor. Tower air conditioners generally have high cooling capacity and are suitable for very large rooms.
Benefits
Suitable for high efficiency cooling, ideal for large rooms in homes and offices,
does not require windows or wall mounting
