What is the difference between sensible and latent duty?
“Sensible” duty is a measure of a machine’s ability to reduce temperature whilst “latent” duty is its ability to remove moisture, i.e. dehumidify. The sum of the sensible and the latent duties gives the “total” duty. Most air conditioning literature states the “total” duty of a machine, so it is wise to check that the system under consideration is actually capable of the sensible or latent duty that is required in any particular case.
