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
Predicting thermal pleasure experienced in dynamic environments from simulated cutaneous thermoreceptor activity.
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DOI: 10.1111/ina.12859
Abstract: Research into human thermal perception indoors has focused on "neutrality" under steady-state conditions. Recent interest in thermal alliesthesia has highlighted the hedonic dimension of our thermal world that has been largely overlooked by science. Here,… read more here.
Keywords: pleasure; pleasure experienced; thermoreceptor; thermal pleasure ... See more keywords
An overview of microclimate tools for predicting the thermal comfort, meteorological parameters and design strategies in outdoor spaces
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DOI: 10.1556/606.2019.14.2.10
Abstract: Abstract There are several outdoor microclimatic simulation software tools in use. The current research aims to identify some of the most prominent computer-based tools based on their capacity of predicting a significant number of variables… read more here.
Keywords: microclimate tools; microclimate; overview microclimate; predicting thermal ... See more keywords
Alternative Method for Predicting Thermal Response in Two-Layer Systems
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DOI: 10.3390/app14093576
Abstract: Thermal balance is paramount to human comfort and safety. To better understand the effects of the material and environment, a modified sweating-hot-plate test was used to incorporate environmental parameters such as the ventilation and microclimate… read more here.
Keywords: environment; alternative method; predicting thermal; thermal response ... See more keywords