Explore the secrets of cool comfort with the science of air conditioning.

Your home or place of work remains cool with an air conditioning system during summer. Have you ever wondered how it operates? We’re here to tell you just that.

Fun fact, your Air Conditioner and refrigerator operate similarly. An air conditioner helps maintain a suitable temperature in your home or office by transferring heat from the outside inward. An air conditioner is a large device that regulates temperature in buildings. It uses metal pipes to move warm air out and cold air in. Both houses and businesses utilise this system.

Understanding How An Air Conditioner Works

First, you should be aware of the components of your Blue Star air conditioners. Next, we’ll examine how each component functions and interacts.

• Air Intake

The air conditioner draws hot air from the interior through a grille or vent. It facilitates the AC’s ability to chill the air.

• Filtration

Before entering the air conditioning system, the air is filtered. The filter improves the air quality by removing dust, pollen, and other particles from the air.

• Circulation of Coolant

A closed-loop system in the air conditioner stores a special fluid, which we refer to as a Refrigerant. The refrigerant chemical is transformed from a liquid to a gas at low temperatures, which cools the air.

• Condensation

The refrigerant’s journey begins at the compressor. It is compressed into an extremely hot, highly pressurised gas, and during this compression process, the refrigerant’s temperature and energy increase.

• The process of condensation

The gas with high temperature and high pressure reaches the condenser coils. They are situated outside the building. As the hot gas travels through the coils, it releases heat into the ambient outside air.

• Expanding Valve

The liquid refrigerant then goes via an expansion valve or metering device. This valve aids in reducing the refrigerant pressure. It also regulates the amount that enters the Evaporator Coils.

• Vaporisation

As the low-pressure liquid refrigerant enters the building’s evaporator coils, it rapidly expands. This expansion causes the refrigerant to evaporate into a low-pressure gas. Heat is absorbed during evaporation, which causes the inside air to cool.

• Heat Transfer

The warm air from within is released through the air ducts or vents. After cooling down from the evaporator coils, it returns to the room. The refrigerant removes the heat that the inside air has absorbed as it evaporates, aiding in interior air cooling.

• Cycle of Refrigerant

The low-pressure gas refrigerant goes back to the compressor to complete the cycle. Then, it is compressed once more to restart the process.

• Controlling Humidity

Air conditioners regulate humidity levels and chill the air. Moisture in the air condenses onto the cold evaporator coils as warm air blows over them. The moisture is then collected in a drain pan or eliminated using a drainage system. This lowers the humidity levels within, improving the comfort level of the air.

And that, in a nutshell, is how your AC works, folks! We hope this helps.