Copper is at Center of HVAC Design Renaissance
Researchers Look toward Copper and Brass to Reduce HVAC Odors and Make Units More Efficient
Air-conditioning follows us wherever we go. Enormous heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) plants cool our classrooms and offices, smaller central air conditioning systems and window units chill our homes and even more compact systems create a comfortable climate in our vehicles.
Not surprisingly, there is intense pressure on HVAC designers to develop more efficient equipment. Researchers are discovering new ways to increase the efficiency of the heat exchangers while also eliminating something we can all do without, namely, foul odors.
Get the Smell Out
The choice of HVAC materials can affect the smell of the system. Dark, moist environments breed bacteria and fungi that are widely recognized causes of foul odors and reduced efficiency of HVAC systems.
