HVAC Cooling Links - 2/1/2002 - House Systems HVAC Heating Air Conditioning

HVAC Cooling Links

Most residences with mechanical cooling are cooled via a traditional vapor compression cycle. In dry climates, some builders have found evaporative coolers to be an effective and efficient form of cooling. Technologies like desiccant cooling and solar cooling are still on the horizon. Examine this section to discover more information on these and other residential cooling techniques.

• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)
  Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA), represents contractors in commercial, institutional, industrial and residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning; architectural sheet metal; industrial sheet metal; kitchen equipment; manufacturing; testing and balancing; service; energy management and maintenance; and siding and decking.
• Cooling Technology Institute (CTI)
  The Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) advocates and promotes the use of environmentally responsible Evaporative Heat Transfer Systems (EHTS).
• Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
  The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) strive to help HVACR contractors acquire, serve, and satisfy customers. This site has news, technical papers, consumer information, and more.
• Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
  ARI develops and publishes technical standards for industry products. ARI standards establish rating criteria and procedures for measuring and certifying product performance.