PMVd/PPDd model for predicting thermal comfort in air-conditioned buildings in hot and humid regions of Sub-Saharan Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s44189-024-00061-z
Abstract: The model for predicting thermal comfort conditions established by Fanger remains widely used in scientific work, as a default means of in situ measurements. However, the use of Fanger data leads to dissatisfaction among users… read more here.
Keywords: comfort; air conditioned; model predicting; model ... See more keywords
The impact of building operations on urban heat/cool islands under urban densification: A comparison between naturally-ventilated and air-conditioned buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.10.108
Abstract: Abstract Many cities are suffering the effects of urban heat islands (UHI) or urban cool islands (UCI) due to rapid urban expansion and numerous infrastructure developments. This paper presents a lumped urban-building thermal coupling model… read more here.
Keywords: air conditioned; heat; conditioned buildings; air ... See more keywords
Quantification of thermal adaptation in air-conditioned buildings of composite climate, India
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.11.035
Abstract: Abstract India has diverse climatic conditions and thermal adaptation can play an important role in defining thermal comfort conditions in air-conditioned spaces. Taking present study as scope, a field study was conducted in nineteen air-conditioned… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; air; air conditioned; comfort ... See more keywords
Occupants’ subjective perceptions in three activity types to naturally ventilated & air conditioned room of mixed-function office building
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.05.035
Abstract: Abstract As mixed-function office buildings come into fashion, it is unclear if the two common indoor thermal environment regulation methods of these buildings, i.e. air conditioning and natural ventilation, can satisfy occupants in different activity… read more here.
Keywords: activity types; air conditioned; air; building ... See more keywords
The multiple linear regression models of heat load for air-conditioned room
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DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2020.11.090
Abstract: Abstract This study developed a heat load model of an air-conditioned room using multiple linear regression. A sensitivity analysis was first used to simplify the heat load model by neglecting the less sensitive levels of… read more here.
Keywords: regression; heat load; conditioned room; air conditioned ... See more keywords
Air-Conditioned Masks Using Nanofibrous Networks for Daytime Radiative Cooling.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c03585
Abstract: Face masks, as effective measures for passive air pollution control, are of fundamental importance, especially with the outbreak of emerging infectious diseases. Most existing masks are dense or thick, resulting in a lack of thermal/humidity… read more here.
Keywords: conditioned masks; masks using; air; air conditioned ... See more keywords
Field study on thermal comfort in naturally ventilated and air-conditioned university classrooms
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DOI: 10.1177/1420326x19887481
Abstract: Maintaining a satisfactory thermal environment is of primary importance, especially when the goal is to maximize learning such as in schools or universities. This paper presents a field study conducted in Milan during summer 2017… read more here.
Keywords: ventilated air; air conditioned; field study; comfort ... See more keywords
Real-time web-based microclimate monitoring of broiler chicken trucks on different shifts
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DOI: 10.1590/1807-1929/agriambi.v24n8p554-559
Abstract: ABSTRACT This research aimed to monitor and evaluate air-conditioned trucks transporting day-old chicks, in various shifts of travel, through general packet radio service (GPRS) technology to provide real-time thermal control for poultry industry managers. The… read more here.
Keywords: real time; time web; time; conditioned trucks ... See more keywords
Experimental and Numerical Model Investigations of Oxygen-Enriched Characteristics in Air-Conditioned Rooms
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DOI: 10.3390/app11114733
Abstract: People who live and work in air-conditioned rooms with micro-hypoxia are prone to sick building syndrome (SBS). Enriching oxygen into an air-conditioned room to increase the oxygen concentration can improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and… read more here.
Keywords: oxygen supply; air conditioned; conditioned rooms; air ... See more keywords
Analysis of Airflow Organization in Buses Air-Conditioned by Direct Evaporative Coolers
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DOI: 10.3390/su17041647
Abstract: Considering the energy-saving advantages of the direct evaporative cooler (DEC) compared to the traditional air conditioning system (TAC), this study aims to indicate its ability to improve the thermal comfort and the indoor air quality… read more here.
Keywords: air conditioned; bus air; air; analysis airflow ... See more keywords
A PARAMETRIC STUDY OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF EXISTING AIR-CONDITIONED BUILDINGS IN KUWAIT
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DOI: 10.3992/jgb.16.1.163
Abstract: In Kuwait air-conditioning systems consume approximately 70% of the grid energy during the long summer months. In this paper, various practical approaches are investigated to enhance the energy efficiency and decrease the energy consumption of… read more here.
Keywords: energy efficiency; buildings kuwait; air conditioned; conditioned buildings ... See more keywords