Human responses to high humidity in elevated temperatures for people in hot-humid climates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.12.028
Abstract: Abstract The impact of high humidity at high temperatures on the thermal and humid responses of people in hot-humid climates is critical for ensuring a suitable indoor environmental quality and promoting the energy efficiency of… read more here.
Keywords: people hot; human responses; humid climates; high humidity ... See more keywords
An innovative solar assisted desiccant-based evaporative cooling system for co-production of water and cooling in hot and humid climates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2019.02.015
Abstract: Abstract Although evaporative coolers consume much lower electricity than the vapor compression systems, they are not applicable in humid climates. Combination of desiccant wheels and evaporative coolers, known as desiccant-based evaporative cooling systems, allows evaporative… read more here.
Keywords: system; water; evaporative cooling; consumption ... See more keywords
Thermal Performance Assessment of Shipping Container Architecture in Hot and Humid Climates
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DOI: 10.18517/ijaseit.7.4.2235
Abstract: The reuse of shipping containers (SCs) in architecture has grown in popularity worldwide. However, few studies have focused on the thermal performance of buildings constructed with the use of refurbished SCs in hot and humid… read more here.
Keywords: thermal performance; architecture; hot humid; humid climates ... See more keywords
High-Rise Social Housing in Hot-Humid Climates: Towards an ‘Airhouse’ Standard for Comfort
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DOI: 10.3390/app9234985
Abstract: The pressure to provide social housing in a fast and economic way as well as outdated regulations constraint the design of these buildings and has serious implications for the comfort of its occupants and the… read more here.
Keywords: high rise; social housing; humid climates; housing ... See more keywords