The cooling and heating capacities are pivotal technical metrics for explosion-proof air conditioners and are the primary parameters consumers should evaluate when selecting an air conditioner. Understanding the physical implications of the unit’s cooling/heating capacity and its appropriate room area coverage is essential.
| Room Area (m²) | Air Conditioner Installation | Room Area (m²) | Air Conditioner Installation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (W) | Heating Capacity (W) | Cooling Capacity (W) | Heating Capacity (W) | ||
| 10~16 | 2300 | 2600 | 27~40 | 6000 | 6700 |
| 12~18 | 2600 | 2950 | 29~45 | 6100 | 8110 |
| 15~22 | 3200 | 3750 | 32~52 | 7000 | 9800 |
| 16~24 | 3500 | 4200 | 36~55 | 7500 | 10300 |
| 21~31 | 4700 | 5400 | 57~88 | 12000 | 15700 |
| 23~37 | 5000 | 6110 | |||
Cooling Capacity:
Referred to as the load, cooling capacity is the heat that the refrigeration machine (explosion-proof air conditioner) transfers from a colder to a warmer object per unit time. The nominal cooling capacity typically corresponds to an indoor temperature of 27°C and an outdoor temperature of 35°C. However, this capacity decreases if the outdoor temperature falls below 7°C or exceeds 35°C. According to national standards, the measured cooling capacity must not be less than 95% of the nominal value specified on the nameplate.
In the International System of Units (SI), cooling capacity is denoted in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW). However, in the realm of explosion-proof air conditioner, the traditional unit of kilocalories per hour (kcal/h) is still prevalent. Additionally, some countries use the ton of refrigeration as a unit, representing the cooling needed to freeze 1 ton of 0°C water into 0°C ice over 24 hours.
Heating Capacity:
The heating capacity represents the heat generated by the explosion-proof air conditioner (electric heating type) or transferred from external warmer air to the interior (heat pump type) over time. This capacity is a critical performance index for both heat pump and electric heating-type explosion-proof air conditioners, akin in significance to cooling capacity.
