central warm air furnace — Self contained appliance designed to supply heated air through ducts to spaces remote from or adjacent to the appliance location … Dictionary of automotive terms
furnace, central warm air — Self contained appliance designed to supply heated air through ducts to spaces remote from or adjacent to the appliance location … Dictionary of automotive terms
Central heating — unit A central heating system provides warmth to the whole interior of a building (or portion of a building) from one point to multiple rooms. When combined with other systems in order to control the building climate, the whole system may be a… … Wikipedia
Furnace — For other uses, see Furnace (disambiguation). Industrial Furnace from 1907 A furnace is a device used for heating. The name derives from Latin fornax, oven. In American English and Canadian English, the term furnace on its own is generally used… … Wikipedia
Furnace coke plant — A coke plant whose coke production is used primarily by the producing company. Furnaces that heat directly, withoutusing steam or hot water (similar to a residential furnace) Furnaces burn natural gas, fuel oil, propane/ butane (bottled… … Energy terms
Air conditioning — The term air conditioning refers to the cooling and dehumidification of indoor air for thermal comfort. In a broader sense, the term can refer to any form of cooling, heating, ventilation or disinfection that modifies the condition of air.… … Wikipedia
Indoor air quality — (IAQ) is a term referring to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. IAQ can be affected by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), gases (including… … Wikipedia
Heating equipment — Any equipment designed and/or specifically used for heating ambient air in an enclosed space. Common types of heating equipment include: central warm air furnace, heat pump, plug in or built in room heater, boiler for steam or hot water heating … Energy terms
heating — I Process of raising the temperature of an enclosed space. Heat can be delivered by convection, radiation, and thermal conduction. With the exception of the ancient Romans, who developed a form of central heating, most cultures relied on direct… … Universalium
building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… … Universalium
