Problem
• What is the purpose of HVAC? What does it mean to "condition air"?
• Where was the modern central heating system invented? How did the system originally move the hot air?
• Heat transfer occurs in three different ways: conduction, convection, and radiation. Explain each method of transfer.
• What does the law of thermodynamics state about heat and hot air and how do we stop the transfer?
• How does humidity affect our comfort level?
• Who was known as the father of air-conditioning? How did the invention of air-conditioning change how buildings were designed?
• What is a Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC)? What are the advantages/disadvantages of having these in a hotel?
• Research hotel energy management systems and provide four examples of how implementing an EMS will benefit the hotel.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.