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HVAC GLOSSARY
Every HVAC term, acronym, and industry phrase — defined in plain English.
Z-Wave HVAC
Z-Wave HVAC systems use a proprietary wireless protocol operating on…
Zeolite Adsorption
Zeolite adsorption uses microporous, aluminosilicate mineral structures to selectively capture…
Zeotropic Blend
A zeotropic blend is a refrigerant mixture composed of two…
Zero Energy Building
A zero energy building produces as much renewable energy as…
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics establishes that if two objects…
Zigbee HVAC
Zigbee HVAC refers to heating and cooling systems controlled through…
Zone Control Board
A zone control board is the central logic controller that…
Zone Control System
A zone control system is an HVAC configuration that divides…
Zone Controller
A zone controller is an intelligent control device that independently…
Zone Load
Zone load refers to the heating or cooling requirement for…
Zone Pump
A zone pump is a dedicated circulation pump that serves…
Zone Sensing
Zone sensing is the process of monitoring temperature, humidity, and…
Zone Sensor
A zone sensor is a temperature measurement device installed in…
Zone Valve
A zone valve is a motorized shutoff valve that controls…
Zoning System
An HVAC zoning system divides a building into multiple independently…