Wondering how does an air cooler work?

 

Wondering how does an air cooler work? Before you dive into that, it is important to understand what this home appliance can do for you, especially during summer.

An air cooler is a device that is used to cool the air in a room or an outdoor space. It operates by drawing in hot air and passing it through moistened pads, which cools the air as it evaporates the water. The cooled air is then expelled into the room, creating a refreshing and comfortable environment. The process is repeated continuously until the desired temperature is reached.

Air coolers are an energy-efficient alternative to air conditioning, making them a popular choice for those who want to beat the heat without breaking the bank.

Incredible benefits of using an air cooler?

Energy efficiency: On average, air coolers use ten times less energy than conventional air conditioners, guaranteeing a significant reduction in consumer electricity bills. Some air coolers today also come with inverter technology which further reduces energy consumption. This technology saves up to 50% of energy and electricity costs compared to conventional air coolers.

An added benefit is that the inverter cooler emits much less noise due to the electronically switched motor and makes working and joining your video calls easier and more enjoyable.

Capital and recurring costs: AC has pre-purchase and installation costs or operating and maintenance costs. So the air coolers are much cheaper than air conditioners.

Environmentally friendly: Unlike ACs that use harmful chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), air cooler use a natural evaporative cooling process with no carbon emissions, which makes them an environmentally friendly option.

Air quality: The air cooler circulates fresh air as it draws hot air from the outside and cools it. In addition, the circulating air is filtered to be hydrated and easy to breathe. It also keeps your skin hydrated. AC, in turn, circulates the residual air in the room.

Installation and portability: Unlike an AC that requires professional installation and works as a fixed unit. But air cooler do not need to be installed. All you have to do is fill the water tank and plug in the power cord. Plus, the air cooler is portable and can be easily moved around.

Are Air Coolers Like Air Conditioners?

                   

 

You might think so as they both blow cool air out into a room, but they’re actually quite different! Air con units use refrigerant gas to quickly chill the air the same way your fridge does, so they provide an ice-cold blast of air. The downside of this is that the machinery needed to do this is bulky, heavy, and very expensive!

Air coolers use a natural process called evaporative cooling to chill the air. As a result, they don’t use any complex machinery. This means they cost much less and are smaller, lighter, and more portable! They also use much, much less electricity, so they’re eco-friendly and cheap to run. They don’t have the same cooling power as an air con and you shouldn’t expect them to, but they still provide more than enough chill for most homes and offices!

There are various techniques used that include cooling fins, fans or finned coils. Components in many electronics produce mass amounts of heat that can cause damage. A central processing unit (CPU) uses a cooling fan or heat sink to disperse heat that is clipped or mounted on top of the CPU. CPUs also add fins as part of their heat sink.

Air cooling is limited by heat density. It has low density and cannot sufficiently cool a small overheated component. Because air has limited mass, it can heat up in confined areas. Air cooling is ideal with components that have a larger mass and bigger surface area.

Heat density can be fatal for electrical components. In a PC, it can cause a shorter lifespan, data loss, system crashes and sometimes permanent damage.

Types of evaporative air coolers

 

            

 

-Portable Air cooler

 Portable swamp coolers  are designed for the home because of their portable nature. Most of them comes with wheels thus you can easily roll them into your leaving room or bedroom.

-Window Air cooler

 This category of  window evaporative coolers is permanently installed either into your window or onto your roof. They are a good option of your cooling problems are localized to only one particular are or room

-Industrial Air Cooler

Industrial evaporative  air coolers are designed to provide large scale cooling and are ideal for large indoor spaces, factories, and warehouses. These coolers use circulation and evaporation to keep large spaces cool.