Air Conditioning

Pockets of resistance

There appears to be a preconceived notion that the greater the surface area covered, the more efficient the filter performance, which leads to the introduction of extra pockets.

“We are the Blue Chip of DC”

Ahmed Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, in conversation with B Surendar

One-on-one with Al Khatib

Fayad Al Khatib who joined Qatar Cool in 2007 spoke about the company’s goals and the challenges of the industry.

Qatar Cool turns 10

Celebrates a decade in the district cooling industry. By Mary Coons, our special correspondent in Doha.

To go modular or traditional

George Berbari presents the pros and cons of a modular chilled water plant.

The sun, the sand and the stadia

Making a case for zero-energy district cooling plants in Qatar to meet the air conditioning demands of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Salah Nezar plots the path ahead by weighing the pros and cons.

Free cooling and its implication in DOAS design

DOAS, which is based on the principle of marshalling fresh air directly to cool an occupied space, has gained relevance and immediacy in the light of escalating energy costs. Deepak Pahwa and Rahul Aeron walk us through the concept and its practical application.

Unclogging Filters and Mindsets

Arguing that unclogging of filters plays a critical role in ensuring better Indoor Air Quality, Dr Iyad Al-Attar demonstrates why it is important to determine when and how clogging occurs.

The seal of efficiency

Since duct-leakage issues have a direct bearing on the comfort level of occupants, the problems need to be addressed promptly, says Billy Prewitt.

Air throw – theoretical representation and practical reality

Güntner's Know-How Team demonstrates how the air throw of air coolers is influenced by the spatial geometry and by air cooling.

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