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Introduction
Ducting
Solar heat
Recommended camp configuration
The configuration is an important factor for gaining the highest performance and reliability from
the air conditioner including lowest power consumption. A camp can be set up in various ways
and still work, but a few important hints will be given in this section.
This section describes the following:
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Ducting
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Solar heat
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Air distribution
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Sand storms
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Air re-circulating
The ducts will introduce a pressure loss every
time they are bent. Slight bends are not as
critical as tight bends > 45°.
The shorter the ducts the higher performance
frmo the air conditioner.
In some cases the tent does not allow for
ducting as per the air conditioner design. Be
aware that blocking one or two of the duct
holes on the air conditioner will reduce the
cooling performance significantly.
Use as few ducts as possible. As a rule of
thumb expect that each 3 m insulated duct
changes the temperature inside the duct by
3-5 °C (6-10 °F).
Solar heat gain to shelter surfaces and to duct-/air conditioner reduces the efficiency of the
unit. If possible use a sun shield to cover the shelter, the air conditioner, and the associated air
ducting. Additional efficiency is gained by using insulated panels/liners in the shelter.
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Doors and openings
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Heat sources
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Surroundings
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Drains
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