HVAC Technology and Energy Solutions Glossary
Browse this glossary of energy services, smart building technology, and HVAC terms to learn the definitions, phrases, and acronyms you need to know to make informed decisions for your building's infrastructure.
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Learn from the experts at Trane what commercial HVAC is, how it differs from residential HVAC, and the recent innovations that can help fight climate change. -
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Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU)
Looking for a very efficient way to keep your data center cool? Learn how a coolant distribution unit (CDU) Trane works from the experts at Commercial HVAC. -
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Discover what cooling capacity is and how it's used to determine the best size for HVAC systems. The experts at Trane Commercial HVAC explain. -
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Learn what an electric heat pump is, how it works to cool and heat a building, and its advantages from the experts at Trane Commercial HVAC. -
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What is energy storage, and how is it used in HVAC systems? Get details from the experts at Trane Commercial HVAC to decide if it's the right solution for you. -
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What does HVAC stand for, what are the components, and how is a system's efficiency measured? Learn the basics of HVAC from the experts at Trane Commercial. -
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Learn what indoor air quality is, contributing factors, and why maintaining good IAQ is important from the experts at Trane Commercial HVAC. -
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Learn about indoor environmental quality (IEQ) from the experts at Trane Commercial HVAC, including its definition, different aspects, and benefits. -
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Discover the potential benefits of a mini-split HVAC system. The experts at Trane explain how they work, their commercial applications and more. -
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Learn what a rooftop unit is, how it’s used in commercial HVAC, and its advantages and disadvantages—all from the experts at Trane Commercial HVAC. -
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Learn the definition of thermal energy, how it can be stored, and how it is used in commercial HVAC systems from the experts at Trane.