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ARE - BS - HVAC
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Economizer | Equipment that permits the use of outdoor air instead of refrigeration units for building cooling when conditions are right |
| Plant | Main Feed; Equipment that creates warm or cool water or air, typically in a mechanical room |
| Distribution | Delivers the heated or cooled air or water to the necessary areas in a building called zones |
| Evaporator | The part of a refrigeration system in which the refrigerant evaporates and absorbs heat from the medium to be cooled (coolest part) |
| Condensor | A heat exchanger in which refrigerant vapor is condensed releasing heat to an external medium (hottest part) |
| Electric | Most expensive fuel type |
| Propane | Type of heat that is portable and good for remote areas |
| Natural Gas | Most efficient fossil fuel, clean burning but cannot be used in remote areas |