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Air conditioning

Air conditioning focuses on air treatment to achieve simultaneous control of humidity, temperature, cleaning and distribution in interior spaces, whether in rooms or buildings.

Classification of air conditioning systems

As for the classification of air conditioning systems, you can categorize according to the primary energy exchange medium. They are distinguished in:

  1. Air-Air Systems (All-Air Installations): Air exchange in both units.
  2. Air-Water Systems: Air exchange in the outdoor unit and water exchange in the indoor unit.
  3. Water—Water Systems (All Water Installations): Water exchange between both units.
  4. Water-Air Systems: Water exchange in the outdoor unit and air exchange in the indoor unit.

Types of air conditioning

Below you can see the types of air conditioning.

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