The type of climate characteristic of coastal areas, islands, and the oceans, the distinctive features of which are small annual and daily temperature range and high relative humidity in contrast with CONTINENTAL CLIMATE, which is characteristic of the interior of a large landmass, and the distinctive features of which are large annual and daily temperature range and dry air with few clouds.
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AIR COOLER
A factory-encased assembly of elements whereby the temperature of air passing through the device is reduced.
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AIR COOLER
A factory-encased assembly of elements whereby the temperature of air passing through the device is reduced.
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AIR INFILTRATION
The leakage of air into a room through cracks in doors, windows, and other openings.
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CLEAN ROOM
A facility or enclosure in which air content and other conditions (such as temperature, humidity, and pressure) are controlled and maintained at a specific level by special facilities and operating processes and by trained personnel.
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CLEAN ROOM
A facility or enclosure in which air content and other conditions (such as temperature, humidity, and pressure) are controlled and maintained at a specific level by special facilities and operating processes and by trained personnel.
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ABSOLUTE ZERO TEMPERATURE
Temperature measured from absolute zero (-459.67°F, or -273.16°C).
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OUTDOOR AIR
Air taken from outdoors and, therefore, not previously circulated through the system.
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SPREAD
The divergence of the air stream in a horizontal or vertical plane after it leaves the outlet.
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AIR
A substance containing by volume approximately 78 - 79% nitrogen; 20.95% oxygen, 0.94% argon, traces of carbon dioxide, helium, etc.
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ACTIVATED CARBON
Is a specially processed carbon, used as a filter drier. Commonly used to clean air.
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