Study of Residential Air Conditioner Installation Process in Field Work Activities at CV. Via Jaya Teknik
Studi Proses Instalasi Air Conditioner (AC) Rumah Tangga pada Kegiatan Praktik Kerja Lapangan di CV. Via Jaya Teknik
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https://doi.org/10.21070/pels.v10i1.3146Keywords:
Thermal Comfort, Inverter Technology, Assembly Duration, Refrigerant Leakage, Quantitative MeasurementAbstract
General Background Household thermal comfort continuously drives the demand for reliable residential cooling systems. Specific Background Proper split system assembly involves careful mechanical routing and electrical connections to ensure optimal cooling functionality and prevent refrigerant leakage. Knowledge Gap Despite standardized assembly procedures, routine service operations often prioritize completion speed over comprehensive quantitative documentation of thermal and electrical parameters. Aims This study evaluates the actual execution times and technical obstacles encountered during the deployment of various residential cooling units. Results Observational data from twenty-nine inverter units across multiple brands revealed assembly durations ranging from 50 to 120 minutes, averaging 65.5 minutes. Completion times were strictly dictated by physical site conditions and unit distances rather than equipment specifications or brand types. Furthermore, while all observed units successfully passed standard drainage and leakage assessments, comprehensive measurements of active electrical consumption and operational refrigerant pressure were omitted due to strict target-based service conditions. Novelty This research maps theoretical assembly protocols directly against actual target-driven service practices to highlight the specific diagnostic omissions in standard residential maintenance. Implications Recognizing these service limitations highlights the necessity for integrating quantitative metric documentation into routine procedures to guarantee long-term operational safety.
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Execution times for cooling units averaged 65.5 minutes, strictly dictated by physical site accessibility.
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All twenty-nine monitored inverter setups successfully passed standard drainage and leakage assessments.
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Target-driven operational procedures frequently omit comprehensive quantitative documentation of active electrical metrics.
Keywords: Thermal Comfort, Inverter Technology, Assembly Duration, Refrigerant Leakage, Quantitative Measurement
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