Want cold air in the summer or clear windows in the winter? Then you’ll want a functioning air-conditioning compressor. It is the power unit of the air-conditioning system that puts the refrigerant ...

In its most recent annual report, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that the greenhouse gas emissions went up by 2% [1]. Figure 1 illustrates the changes in carbon dioxide ...

Engineering considerations, operational benefits and long-term prospects for sustainable cooling in data center environments.

The lubricant in refrigeration and air conditioning systems has many important functions. Even though the circulated refrigerant is the working fluid required for cooling, the lubricant or oil is ...

Researchers have developed a water-based air-conditioning system that cools air to as low as 18°C without energy-intensive compressors and chemical refrigerants. Led by Associate Professor Ernest Chua ...

The AC performance in your car depends not only on system condition but also on usage patterns. Ventilating the cabin before activation, selecting the correct mode and following service schedules can ...