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Re:Improving air conditioner efficiency could reduce worldwi... by zabuni on Thursday July 13, 2017 @05:11PM (#14765293)
evaporative cooling? thermal mass? Did you not read the parent? How is a thermal mass going to help a place that has a low temperature of 90? And how will evaporative cooling work in a place with 80% humidity?
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Re:Improving air conditioner efficiency could reduce worldwi... by erikpukinskis on Monday July 17, 2017 @12:58PM (#14790333)
Ground temp is lower than 90 so thermal mass can still help. You just need to design for proper insulation, exposure, shades, etc.

Evap at 80% humidity is about half the rate at 50%. Still functional.

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