A temperature and humidity independent control (THIC) system is a way to regulate indoor temperature and humidity separately through different approaches. Because of this distinction, THIC air-conditioning systems can satisfy the adjustment requirements of indoor temperature and humidity better...

The main task of HVAC systems in the cooling condition is to remove heat from indoor environment to outdoor environment. HVAC systems are complex networks of various processes, e.g., heat transfer, heat–work conversion, heat–humidity conversion, etc. These processes correspond to equipment...