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Product Description
A floor-standing evaporator is a unit designed to stand on the floor, often used in air conditioning systems or refrigeration units for cooling and dehumidifying a space. Its primary function is to absorb heat from the air as refrigerant flows through its internal coil, then a fan blows the cooled air back into the room. These units come in various sizes and capacities (measured in BTUs or kW) and can be used in residential, commercial, or industrial settings.|
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Applications
Residential and commercial: Used in situations where wall or ceiling units are not practical, such as in homes, offices, banks, and hotels.
Industrial: Specialized floor-standing evaporators are used in cold storage, processing facilities, and for cooling industrial equipment like injection molding machines.
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Function and components
Heat absorption: The evaporator coil absorbs heat from the room air, which cools the air before it is circulated back into the space.
Refrigeration cycle: The absorbed heat is transferred to a refrigerant that circulates through the system. This refrigerant then travels to a condenser coil (often located outside the cooled space) to release the heat.
Air circulation: A fan blows room air over the evaporator coil to cool it, and another fan may be used to blow outside air over the condenser coil to release heat.
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Application scenarios
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Considerations
Space: They take up floor space and are often bulkier than other types of units, which may not be ideal for very small rooms.
Installation: Some models are designed for easy installation, and many modern units include features like remote controls, timers, and even wheels for portability.
Noise: The operating noise level, measured in decibels (dB), varies between models. A lower dB rating is preferable for quiet environments.
Cooling performance: The cooling capacity is measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs) or kilowatts (kW) and determines how effectively the unit can cool a given space.
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