Deutsch: Kühlung / Español: Enfriamiento / Português: Refrigeração / Français: Refroidissement / Italiano: Raffreddamento /

A Cooling system normally involve evaporating water to lower the temperature of birds, hens, pigs, etc. Generally used only for the breeding-gestation herd. Cooling also takes place by air movement in hot weather.

Description

Cooling in the environment refers to the process of lowering the temperature in a specific area or system. This can be achieved through various methods such as natural ventilation, heat sinks, or air conditioning systems. Cooling is essential for maintaining a comfortable and healthy environment, especially in hot climates or during heatwaves. It is also crucial for preserving perishable goods and electronics that are sensitive to high temperatures. By removing excess heat, cooling helps to prevent overheating and potential damage to living organisms, machinery, and infrastructure. Overall, cooling plays a vital role in regulating temperature levels and improving the quality of life in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Application Areas

• Residential buildings
• Commercial spaces
• Industrial facilities
• Data centers
• Food storage and processing

Treatment and Risks

• Proper maintenance of cooling systems to prevent malfunctions and breakdowns
• Regular cleaning of air filters and ducts to ensure optimal performance
• Utilization of energy-efficient cooling methods to reduce environmental impact
• Monitoring of refrigerants to avoid leakage and ozone depletion
• Risks include potential water contamination from cooling tower discharge and increased energy consumption

Examples

• Air conditioning units in homes and offices
• Fans and ventilation systems in industrial buildings
• Cooling towers in power plants and manufacturing facilities
• Refrigeration systems in grocery stores and food warehouses
• Heat exchangers in HVAC systems

Similar Concepts and Synonyms

• Temperature control
• Thermal regulation
• Chilling
• Air cooling
• Cooling down

Articles with 'Cooling' in the title

• Closed loop cooling tower: Closed loop cooling tower: A Closed loop Cooling tower is Water-conserving Cooling Tower system in which water used for Cooling is recycled through a piping system that cools the water- the water is cooled as air exchanges heat with the . . .
• Cooling Degree Day (CDD): Cooling Degree Day (CDD) : A Cooling Degree Day (CDD) is - Cooling degree days are used to estimate how hot the climate is and how much energy may be needed to keep buildings cool
• Cooling Tower: A Cooling Tower is a structure that helps remove Heat from water used as a coolant- eg. in electric power generating plants. Other /More definition: A Cooling Tower is Device which dissipates the heat from water-cooled systems by spraying . . .
• Cooling tower makeup: A Cooling tower makeup is Water added to the recirculating Cooling Tower water stream to compensate for water Evaporation losses (Brown and Caldwell, 1990)
• Cooling water: A Cooling water is Water typically used to cool heat-generating equipment or to condense gases in a thermodynamic cycle (Brown and Caldwell, 1990).
• Building Cooling Load: A Building Cooling Load is the hourly amount of Heat that must be removed from a building to maintain indoor comfort (measured in British thermal units (Btus).
• Cooling Electricity Use: A Cooling Electricity Use is amount of electricity used to meet the building Cooling load. (See: building Cooling load.)
• Cooling Tower Blowdown Water: A Cooling Tower Blowdown Water is Water released from a Cooling Tower to maintain proper water Mineral concentration.
• Cooling Tower Make-Up Water: A Cooling Tower Make-Up Water is Water added to a Cooling Tower to replace water lost to Evaporation or blowdown.
• Cooling water blowdown: A Cooling water blowdown is Procedure used to reduce total Dissolved Solids by removing a portion of poor-quality recirculating water (Brown and Caldwell, 1990).
• Cooling water drift: A Cooling water drift is Unevaporated water carried out of a Cooling Tower by the airflow- it has the same composition as the recirculating water (Brown and Caldwell, 1990).
• Cooling water evaporation: A Cooling water evaporation is Cooling water recycling approach in which water loses Heat when a portion of it is evaporated (Brown and Caldwell, 1990).
• Dry cooling: A Dry cooling is Cooling-down process using steam, to eliminate the loss of water (Strauss, 1991).
• Recirculating cooling water: Recirculating cooling water : A Recirculating Cooling water is Recycling Cooling water to greatly reduce water use by using the same water to perform several Cooling operations (Brown and Caldwell, 1990)

Weblinks

• umweltdatenbank.de: 'Kühlung' im Lexikon der umweltdatenbank.de (German)
• wind-lexikon.de: 'Kühlung' in the wind-lexikon.de (German)
• umweltdatenbank.de: 'Kühlung' im Lexikon der umweltdatenbank.de (German)

Summary

Cooling in the environment is crucial for maintaining comfortable and healthy spaces, preventing overheating and damage to equipment, and preserving perishable goods. Various methods such as air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration are used to lower temperatures and regulate heat levels. Proper maintenance of cooling systems is essential to ensure optimal performance and reduce energy consumption. Monitoring refrigerants and managing risks associated with water contamination and ozone depletion are also important considerations in cooling practices.

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