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What do you think about conditioning the outdoor air? Is it impossible? Is it useless? Is there any research about it?
What do you think about conditioning the outdoor air?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the feasibility and implications of conditioning outdoor air, exploring whether it is possible, practical, or supported by research. Participants engage with the concept from various angles, including theoretical and practical considerations.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants question the practicality of conditioning all outdoor air, suggesting it may be an unrealistic idea.
- Others point out that outdoor air is already conditioned when brought into buildings, indicating a level of existing practice.
- There is a repeated inquiry about the implications of removing heat from outdoor air, with participants emphasizing the mechanics of air conditioning systems and the need to reject heat somewhere.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the feasibility of conditioning outdoor air, with no consensus reached on whether it is a viable or sensible idea.
Contextual Notes
The discussion lacks clarity on the definitions of "conditioning" and the specific scale being considered, as well as the assumptions about energy transfer and environmental impact.
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Which air? You mean, like... all of it? That's a little crazy.
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russ_watters
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Outdoor air brought into a building is, of course, conditioned...but that seems too obvious...
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masihsamara
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why do you think that's crazy?boneh3ad said:
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masihsamara said:
Just to be clear, are you suggesting using something like an air conditioner to cool down all of the air in the atmosphere?
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jack action
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If you remove the heat from the outside air, where do you expect it will go?masihsamara said:
Usually, with an AC or a refrigerator, you take the heat from the inside air and reject it to the outside air.
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masihsamara
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Okayy :) :)jack action said:
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jack action said:
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