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Podcast: HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Episode: Saturation can be CONFUSING - Short #159
Description: In this short podcast episode, Bryan explains why saturation can be CONFUSING and clears up some common misconceptions. Saturation applies to dehumidification and refrigerant inside the system. Generally, saturation is the state at which a substance can no longer hold or absorb any more of another substance. When air is saturated with water vapor and can hold no more, it is at the dew point or 100% relative humidity; it will condense on any surface below the air temperature. Air isn't like a sponge that absorbs water vapor; saturation deals with vapor pressure, particularly the pressure...