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See all on WikipediaPsychrometrics (or psychrometry, from Greek ψυχρόν (psuchron) 'cold', and μέτρον (metron) 'means of measurement'; also called hygrometry) is the field of engineering concerned with the physical and thermodynamic properties of gas-vapor mixtures. See more
Although the principles of psychrometry apply to any physical system consisting of gas-vapor mixtures, the most common system of interest is the mixture of water vapor and air, … See more
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A psychrometric chart is a graph of the thermodynamic parameters of moist air at a constant … See moreDry-bulb temperature (DBT)
The dry-bulb temperature is the temperature indicated by a thermometer exposed to the air in a place sheltered from direct solar radiation. The term dry-bulb is customarily added to temperature to distinguish it … See more• Western Cooling Efficiency Center Psych: An Open Source Psychrometric Plug-in for Microsoft Excel by Kevin Brown.
• Xchanger Inc, webpage Calculator for humidity, dew point, mass flows & heat flux for variable … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license WEBLearn about the science of moist air and its properties, and how to apply psychrometrics to heating, cooling, and humidification processes. Find chapters and articles on …
WEBThe condenser of the air conditioner is in contact with cooling tower water, which is at a lower temperature than the outside ambient air. We will need to define several new …
WEBLearn how to use the psychrometric chart to analyse and design air conditioning systems. This article explains the basic processes of sensible and latent heating, cooling, humidification and mixing of moist air.
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WEBLearn the basics of psychrometrics, the branch of thermodynamics that deals with air and water vapor mixtures. Find out how to use psychrometric charts, tables, and …
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WEBLearn how to use psychrometric charts to measure moisture in gases, especially in air, and to solve problems related to food processing and preservation. The chapter explains …
WEBLearn the basic concepts and applications of psychrometrics in HVAC design and analysis. This self-directed course covers moist air properties, psychrometric chart, air …
WEBJan 1, 2019 · Psychrometrics is the study of vaporized liquids in gases, with the most frequently studied and applied system being water vapor in air. Psychrometrics has a …
WEBCHAPTER 1. PSYCHROMETRICS. P sychrometrics uses thermodynamic properties to analyze conditions and processes involving moist air. This chapter discusses perfect gas relations and their use in common …
