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Can a Crusair air conditioner be used on a boat?

Can a Crusair air conditioner be used on a boat?

Take note though… while Crusair Air Conditioners are among the best (if not the best) cooling AC systems for boats, reverse cycle heating will only work at full capacity in waters as cold as 50°F – 55°F. Once you get below 40°F, your unit’s heating will be running at 50% capacity.

Can a boat air conditioner be used as a heater?

Thanks to Dometic’s reverse cycle / heat pump set up, your unit can also serve as a heater for your boat. The basic principle of any air conditioning system is the transfer of heat from one element to another. In a seawater-cooled AC unit, the heat is transferred from the cabin air to the refrigerant gas to the seawater.

Which is the best AC system for boats?

Take note though… while Crusair Air Conditioners are among the best (if not the best) cooling AC systems for boats, reverse cycle heating will only work at full capacity in waters as cold as 50°F – 55°F. Once you get below 40°F, your unit’s heating will be running at 50% capacity. To find current water temperatures in your area, see here.

Where does the heat go on a Cruisair boat?

The refrigerant then flows through the expansion valve to the condenser, where the now very cold refrigerant picks up heat from the seawater and carries it through the compressor to the cabin.

How does a cruise ship air conditioning system work?

Depending on the intended areas, the DX ( direct expansion) system with several horizontal self-contained units can carry air to the various compartments of the ship through various spiroducts distributed across the decks and areas to be air conditioned.

Can a marine HVAC-R engineer design a cruise ship?

A Good Question: Is a Marine HVAC-R Engineer able to design a complete Air Conditioning Systems for Cruise Ships, even though this type of vessel is not one of their specialties? Yes, I’ll justify my answer!

What kind of climate system does Cruisair have?

You deserve the unbeatable comfort and luxury of a Cruisair climate system. From small self-contained units to split-gas systems to multi-ton tempered-water systems. Cruisair systems ensure a comfortable climate onboard all year round.

Where are the Ahu located on a cruise ship?

Leaving the AHU’s located in technical compartments along each deck, many branchs of spiroducts carry the air at high pressure and velocity to the desired areas.

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Ruth Doyle