A ducted air conditioner consists of two units-an indoor unit typically installed in the ceiling, and an outdoor unit. The two units work together to perform a refrigeration cycle, with conditioned air circulated and delivered via a series of ducts and vents. It’s usually the ideal system for larger buildings, due to its efficiency and ease of control.
What is reverse cycle air conditioning? Reverse cycle air conditioning refers to a refrigeration cycle that can provide both heating and cooling solutions. This is done by reversing the refrigeration cycle so that the system can heat in winter and cool in summer. The entire system is efficient, adaptable, and flexible.
What are the components of ducted reserve system?
The main components of refrigerated cooling systems are evaporators, compressors, and condensers. When on cooling mode, a simplified version of the refrigeration process in a ducted system works as follows:
- Evaporator: warm air is extracted from your home with a blower, which it transfers through ducts to the evaporator coils in the indoor unit. These coils contain cold, low-pressure refrigerant which absorbs the heat from the warm air, and turns it into a high-pressure gas. As the warm air from your house blows over the evaporator coils, it becomes cool, and is delivered back to the house through vents/diffusers in the ceiling.
- Compressor: the high-pressure refrigerant gas flows through to the compressor in the outdoor unit. The compressor pressurises the gas, which condenses it into a liquid.
- Condenser: the liquid flows through to the condenser’s coils, also in the outdoor unit. A fan blows over the coils, which dissipates some of the heat from the liquid refrigerant inside. The liquid then passes through an expansion valve, which depressurises and cools it even more, before being passed back to the evaporator to repeat the cycle.
Other notable components of a ducted air conditioning system include:
- The return air grille: this is where air is pulled into your home.
- Filter: the filter is located in the return air grille, and helps to filter dust, dirt, and other pollutants.
- Thermostat: the thermostat (or sensor) measures the temperature of the area being conditioned, allowing the system to adjust if necessary.
- Controllers: controllers are where you adjust the system, and are usually mounted on the wall. If you have a ducted air conditioning system with smart features, you can control the system from other devices such as your phone, tablet, or laptop.
PROS and Benefit of ducted reverse system
- Permanent and effective:Ducted air conditioning is the most permanent air conditioning solution and the most effective for cooling or heating your entire home.
- Discreet:Apart from the duct vent in each of the rooms, the air conditioning system is relative unnoticeable and can be a lot quieter than a split system air conditioner.
- Zoning: Zoning allows the user to decide whether to cool the entire house or individual rooms or zones. With zoning, also different rooms can have different settings or temperatures, allowing flexible cooling solutions.
- Adds property value:Generally speaking, a ducted air conditioning system adds value to your home, as it is an expensive and permanent feature.
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