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As energy costs become very important in today’s industrial, residential, and commercial settings,
the rational use of energy is now a primary design and management objective. The air-conditioning,
refrigeration, and heating equipment consume a large part of electrical energy on a global level.
Refrigeration is crucial for the food sector because it ensures optimal preservation of perishable
foodstuffs and provides consumers with safe and wholesome products. Refrigerated food
processing, cold storage, refrigerated transport and distribution are key elements of the food cold
chain along with the retail and household handling of chilled and frozen commodities. Absence of
proper refrigeration may results in huge food waste and economic losses. Air conditioning is an
essential part of the refrigeration sector. People feel comfortable within a certain temperature and
humidity range. Hot areas and zones with high air humidity underwent remarkable economic
development due to the introduction and expansion of air-conditioning technologies over the past