Dissecting the very art of Evaporative Cooling

Understanding Evaporative Cooling: How It Works

As water evaporates, it absorbs energy from the surrounding air, causing the air temperature to drop—this is the art of evaporative cooling.

Two key temperatures help explain this process:


Dry Bulb Temperature

This is the regular air temperature, measured by a standard thermometer exposed to airflow. It doesn’t factor in humidity.


Wet Bulb Temperature

This is the lowest temperature air can reach through the evaporation of water alone.
It indicates the maximum potential for evaporative cooling. The greater the difference between dry and wet bulb temperatures, the more effective the cooling process.


Humidity and Its Role in Evaporative Cooling

Evaporation occurs when humidity is below 100%—meaning the air still has room to absorb moisture.
Air acts like a sponge: if it’s only 50% saturated, it can absorb more water, enhancing the cooling process.


The Science Behind Energy Transfer

Evaporative cooling is an adiabatic process—as water changes from liquid to vapor, it draws energy from the air.
This reduces the dry bulb temperature and cools your space naturally.


How Does an Evaporative Air Conditioner Work?

art of Evaporative Cooling

Evaporative coolers, like the Breezair, use a simple, efficient system:

  1. A pump circulates water onto cooling pads.

  2. A fan draws outside air through the wet pads.

  3. As air passes through, it’s cooled by evaporation and delivered into your home.

Effective cooling requires:

  • Fully saturated pads

  • A well-sized fan and motor for optimal airflow


Why Choose Breezair?

The Breezair Icon Series is Adelaide’s most efficient and quietest evaporative air conditioning solution.
It uses up to 90% less electricity than refrigerated systems and 40% less than standard ducted evaporative systems.


Breezair’s Exclusive Features

Hushpower Direct Drive Motor

Super-efficient, corrosion-resistant motor with electronically controlled variable speeds and ultra-quiet operation.

Centrifugal Fan

Forward-curved centrifugal fan made from injection-molded polypropylene, delivering high performance with low noise.

Axial Fan

Powerful, aerodynamically designed fan that maximizes cooling while keeping noise to a minimum.


Built for Durability and Efficiency

Permatuf Corrosion-Proof Cabinet

UV-stabilized polymer, rust-proof and weather-resistant—built with the same materials used in satellites and acid baths.

WATERManager System

Monitors and maintains water quality. It ejects dirty water automatically to protect your pads and preserve cooling power.

AQUAflow Non-Clogging Water Distributor

Delivers a balanced flow of water across pads, unlike other systems prone to water flow inconsistencies.


Chillcel High-Efficiency Pads

Chillcel pads last up to seven years, made from organic paper in a honeycomb structure for superior cooling and durability.


AutoWeatherseal

Automatically closes ducts when not in use—blocks cold air in winter and retains heat indoors for year-round comfort.


Tornado Pump

Built by Seeley International, this long-lasting pump features:

  • Encapsulated motor with overload cut-off

  • Stainless steel components

  • Impact-start function for reliability after long shutdowns


Seelectric Motor

A fully enclosed fan motor, moisture-resistant and designed exclusively for Breezair. Built to international mechanical and electrical standards.


Smart Digital Control System

The SmartBox Power Module provides:

  • Precision control over all cooling functions

  • Real-time diagnostics and memory for easy maintenance

  • Customizable settings for personalized indoor comfort


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