What is HVAC?
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Objective
I can define HVAC and explain its basic functions.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 4:54Vetted channel
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Heat pumps function by moving heat from one place to another, and for every unit of energy put in, they can output 3 to 5 times as much heat, making them more efficient than traditional heating systems.
- 2
Air conditioners and heat pumps use a refrigerant to absorb and release heat; the refrigerant turns to gas as it collects thermal energy and liquefies as it releases heat.
- 3
Although heat pumps are climate-friendly, current drawbacks include the use of refrigerants like hydrofluorocarbons, which can have a significant global warming impact if leaked, and decreased efficiency in very cold temperatures.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
3 questions
Explain how a heat pump is able to produce 3 to 5 times as much heat as the energy it consumes.
What are the two primary ways heat pumps reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional heating systems?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
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“Define HVAC and explain its basic function as described in the video.”
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