Glossary
New buildings and RT 2020

Humid air

Moist air is the name given to air by scientists such as climatologists, thermologists and engineers who use air as a vector for water vapour.

Air cooler

Device for cooling condensate from a refrigeration system by exchanging heat with the outside air.

Fresh air

Air taken from the open air, away from sources of pollution.

Recycled air

Air taken in and reintroduced into a room or group of rooms. The reintroduced air is generally treated.

Return air

Air extracted from the premises and either partially recycled or discharged to the outside air.

Calorific intake

Sum of all heat sources responsible for heating a...