The simple system in Figure 1 shows the application of the Second Law of Thermodynamics. The compressor (A) adds energy to the refrigerant, and it becomes hot, just the way a hand operated tire pump ...

As outdoor temperatures climb, utility bills will likely climb too for homeowners who switch on their central air conditioning systems. If you’re concerned about those rising costs, you might try to ...

With the U.S. in the midst of a massive heat wave during one of the warmest years on record, it is, in a word, hot. As temperatures rise—and look to keep rising over the coming years—the dangers of ...

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Compact portable air conditioners can be hit or miss. Sure, they’re easy to move around, but too often they end up feeling more like glorified fans, leaving you wondering: Are portable air ...

The first year for factory air conditioning in Corvettes was 1963. The design evolved during the C2 and C3 generations, becoming a pretty robust, reliable system for later Corvettes. Here we'll be ...

Thermodynamics, as with most concepts in science and physics, is most accurately described using mathematical equations. However, simple explanations, although not perfectly accurate, are sufficient ...

The first year for factory air conditioning in Corvettes was 1963. The design evolved during the C2 and C3 generations, becoming a pretty robust, reliable system for later Corvettes. Here we’ll be ...