Abstract:
In this study, improvements were made to the air conditioning system in major areas, especially the most important temperature centres in Iraq, where the valid room temperature (DBT) reaches approximately 55 degrees Celsius. This temperature corresponds to the highest climatic temperatures observed in Middle Eastern countries, such as Iraq, during the summer, which often leads to substantial impacts on cooling systems. The proposed solution involves integrating a cooling circuit into the air conditioning system. Many enhancements were tested to increase the efficiency of air conditioning by increasing the coefficient of performance (COP) and reducing power consumption, particularly under extreme climatic conditions experienced in the region.
Keywords: Enhancement of air conditioning, hot climate, thermal performance, air conditioning system, Energy saving.
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