India Cooling Action Plan recommends that the temperature setting of the Air conditioner has to be at 24oC and this is discussed at length in many forums. Many a time we hear of the 1 degree challenge and we (ISHRAE members) have even taken oath (during an NBoG) that the setting should be at 27oC.

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World Environment Day, celebrated each year on June 5th, is a global call to action for individuals, communities, and nations to address pressing environmental issues. Established by the United Nations in 1972, this day emphasizes the need for sustainable practices to safeguard our planet. One critical industry contributing significantly to environmental impact is the Heating

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This blog provides introductory information about the treatment of HVAC systems in India’s Energy Conservation Building Code. Readers will get information on ground-breaking developments in the code.

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A comparison of the three different geometries illustrated in Figure 2 would show the volume utilization in each case. The grey area represents the PCM formation; the rectangular PCM ...

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The direct relationship between indoor air pollution and health is quite obvious these days. Though the measures currently being taken are still not adequate, at least there is awareness that indoor environmental conditions require special attention. Caring for air quality

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