#AIrConditioningFail

Stefano Marinellistefano@bsd.cafe
2024-07-24

While I was in this store yesterday, I heard the clerks complaining that the air conditioner 'doesn't work' because, even though it was blowing cold air, the room kept getting warmer. I wonder why...

#EngineeringHumor #DIYDisaster #AIrConditioningFail #ThermodynamicsGoneWrong

In a retail space, a portable air conditioner is absurdly set up with its exhaust hose pointing upwards into the ceiling, likely creating a closed loop that defeats its purpose. Surrounded by neatly hung belts and a plant above, this counterproductive arrangement will generate more heat than cold, ironically working against its intended cooling function.
This setup indeed contradicts the basic principles of thermodynamics and air conditioning efficiency. By venting the hot air into what appears to be an enclosed space above, the unit is essentially recirculating the heat it's trying to remove, potentially making the room warmer rather than cooler. It's a prime example of a solution that, while creative, is fundamentally flawed in its execution.

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