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Wilson, Maurice J. – Actual Specifying Engineer, 1963
There are many reasons for air-conditioning schools and among them are--(1) the improvement of learning and teaching efficiency, (2) effective use of the educational plant for a greater part of the year, and (3) more efficient use of space through compact building design. Five climate control techniques are cited as providing optimum…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning Equipment, Classrooms, Climate Control
Download full textDade County Public Schools, Miami, FL. – 1973
This Quinmester course includes installations, electrical and mechanical servicing, reverse cycle air conditioning, malfunctions, troubleshooting and repair, discharge, pump down, and recharging the system. The course may be taught as a two or three Quinmester credit course. In each instance the course consists of six instructional blocks:…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning Equipment, Behavioral Objectives, Course Content
Robison, Rita – American School and University, 1981
New energy saving technology can be applied to older cooling towers; in addition, evaporative chilling, a process that links a cooling tower to the chilling equipment, can reduce energy use by 80 percent. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning Equipment, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation
BAIR, W.G. – 1966
A REVIEW OF THE CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERING THE USE OF A TOTAL ENERGY SYSTEM WITHIN A SCHOOL BUILDING STATES THE WINDOWLESS, COMPACT SCHOOL OFFERS MORE EFFICIENT SPACE UTILIZATION WITH LESS AREA REQUIRED FOR GIVEN STUDENT POPULATION AND LOWER OPERATION COSTS. THE AUTHOR RECOMMENDS THAT THESE BUILDINGS BE WINDOWLESS TO REDUCE HEAT COSTS, HOWEVER, AT…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Costs, Fuel Consumption, Heating
Gudgeon, R.L. – 1967
A comprehensive discussion of single fuel source generation of power and heating requirements is presented. Definition and explanation of system concepts includes--(1) heat pumps, (2) steam turbines, (3) gas turbines, and (4) gas and diesel engines. Concept cost evaluation factors described are--(1) load pattern, (2) campus configuration, (3) fuel…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Utilization
Peer reviewedMontgomery, Ross D. – ASHRAE Journal, 1998
Describes a project at the Manatee Education Center in Naples, Florida, which won an ASHRAE award. Project involved the implementation of ice-storage technology in 19 schools. Compares the performance of ice-storage systems with traditional chiller designs in two other schools. Tables illustrate costs for the campuses. Addresses the maintenance…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning Equipment, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness
Wheeler, Arthur E. – 1992
Guidelines for maintaining indoor air quality in schools with HVAC air cleaning systems are provided in this document. Information is offered on the importance of air cleaning, sources of air contaminants and indoor pollutants, types of air cleaners and particulate filters used in central HVAC systems, vapor and gas removal, and performance…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning Equipment, Air Flow, Air Pollution
Dade County Public Schools, Miami, FL. – 1972
This document presents an outline for a 135-hour course designed to provide the student with all the foundations necessary to become employable in the automotive air conditioning and heating trade. The course of study includes an orientation to the world of work, the elementary physics of air conditioning and heating, and laboratory experiments…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning Equipment, Auto Mechanics, Course Content
Lennox Industries, Inc., Marshalltown, IA. – 1967
The Lennox single package all-season rooftop unit and mounting frame is described in detail. This piece of equipment is designed primarily for rooftop installation with bottom handling of conditioned air. In addition, an installation with end handling of conditioned air makes possible three air distribution patterns. Areas discussed are--(1) unit…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Heating, Mechanical Equipment, Thermal Environment
American School and University, 1978
Books printed since 1850 are deteriorating rapidly. With air conditioning still a remote dream, the research library of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has turned to other weapons in attempt to preserve its resources. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Books, College Libraries, Higher Education
Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 1971
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Open Plan Schools, Schools
Employment and Training Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. Office of Youth Programs. – 1979
This manual on air conditioning is one of a series of power mechanics texts and visual aids covering theory of operation, diagnosis, and repair. Information is presented for use by vocational students and teachers as well as shop servicemen and laymen. Focus is on air conditioning systems for mobile machines, but most of the information also…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Machinery, Air Conditioning
EASTCONN Regional Educational Services Center, North Windham, CT. – 1989
Theory and experience in the following areas are included in this plumbing curriculum: (1) plumbing fixtures and heating; (2) city water service; (3) fixture roughing; (4) venting; and (5) solar heating systems. The plumbing program manual includes the following sections: (1) general objectives for grades 10, 11, and 12; (2) a list of 33 major…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning Equipment, Appliance Repair, Apprenticeships
Dade County Public Schools, Miami, FL. – 1973
Providing the student with an understanding of the basic refrigeration fundamentals, the course introduces the various types of tools and equipment used in this trade. The course consists of 90 clock hours and is organized into six instructional blocks. The student will gain an understanding of trade terminology, heat and temperature, transfer of…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning Equipment, Behavioral Objectives, Course Content
Hotchkiss, Marvin; Schafer, Thomas – 1972
The glossary is one of twenty in various subject areas of vocational education designed to assist the student in vocabulary mastery for particular vocational education courses. They are part of the Vocational Reading Power Project, Title III, E.S.E.A. This glossary is for a course in heating and air conditioning. It is divided into two parts: one…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Definitions, Glossaries, Heating
