cooling capacity
[/ˈkuːlɪŋ kəˈpæsɪti/]
nounpl: cooling capacities
capacidade de resfriamento
1. The maximum amount of heat that a cooling system can remove from an environment per unit of time, typically measured in BTU/h (British Thermal Units per hour) or watts
The air conditioning unit has a cooling capacity of 12,000 BTU per hour.
A unidade de ar condicionado tem uma capacidade de resfriamento de 12.000 BTU por hora.
2. The ability or effectiveness of a cooling system to lower temperature in a given space
We need to increase the cooling capacity of our data center.
Precisamos aumentar a capacidade de resfriamento do nosso centro de dados.
3. The rated power of refrigeration equipment to extract heat from a space
The refrigerator's cooling capacity ensures food stays fresh longer.
A capacidade de resfriamento do refrigerador garante que os alimentos permaneçam frescos por mais tempo.
In Brazil, 'capacidade de resfriamento' is the standard technical term used in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) industries and product specifications. The measurement in BTU/h is widely understood in both Brazilian and American markets. This term is particularly important in tropical countries like Brazil where air conditioning is essential year-round. In Portugal, the term 'arrefecimento' is preferred over the Brazilian 'resfriamento,' reflecting linguistic differences between European and Brazilian Portuguese.
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