In some developing nations like Nigeria, poverty and epileptic power supply are the twin problems impeding people from the use of refrigeration - based air conditioning systems to achieve thermal comfort. Direct evaporative cooling is a viable option of achi eving thermal comfort especially in hot and dry climates.
Ibrahim, U. H., Nathan, C., Ayuba, A.
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Prediction of Thermal Comfort from Operating Temperature and the Predicted Mean Vote / Predicted Percentage Dissatisfied (PMV/PPD) Indices in a Nubian Vault [PDF]
Karim Toussakoe +6 more
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Evaluasi Kenyamanan Termal Ruang Sekolah SMA Negeri di Kota Padang [PDF]
This research aims to determine thermal conditions and sensation of thermal comfort in classrooms of high schools in Padang. This study was conducted in 11 State Senior High School (SMA) represented 11 districts in Padang. About 10% of total student body
Lusi Susanti, Nike Aulia
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Analysis of errors and inaccuracies in the current edition of the GOST R ISO 7730-2009 standard
The paper analyzes the inaccuracies and inconsistencies of the national standard GOST R ISO 7730-2009 "Ergonomics of the thermal environment. Analytical determination and interpretation of the comfort of the thermal regime using the calculation of PMV ...
Vasileva Zh. V. +2 more
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Analysis of the accuracy of the Fanger model in the intelligent building – a case study [PDF]
Nowadays, people spend most of their lives indoors, depending on the season, climate zone, work or study. Considering the amount of time spent in a closed environment, you should be inclined to create the most favourable and comfortable conditions for ...
Dębska Luiza, Zender Maciej
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Numerical Investigation of Thermal Comfort in an Aircraft Passenger Cabin [PDF]
This study presents the results of a pilot numerical study of the thermal comfort in the aircraft passenger cabin. The computations have been performed using the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technique. The overall thermal comfort at temperatures of
Sadrizadeh Sasan
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Verification of the Fanger Model in Real Conditions [PDF]
This study presents the issue of thermal comfort based on the Fanger model. The research was conducted in 5 rooms in the autumn-winter period. The research consisted of measurement of thermal environment parameters, air temperature and flow rate ...
Krawczyk Natalia +2 more
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Numerical and Experimental Study on Thermal Comfort of Human Body by Split-Fiber Air Conditioner
The thermal comfort of an enclosed room with air conditioner and air-distribution duct coupling can be studied, and the parameters of a split-fiber air conditioner can be optimized on the basis of studying the thermal comfort of various parts of the ...
Jie Yang +6 more
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Besides energy poverty, a certain tolerance to discomfort justifies Portugal’s low heating energy consumption. Once Portuguese buildings stock, previous to 1990, has a weak energy performance, it is crucial to reflect on how to make renovations with more
Alexandre Soares dos Reis +3 more
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Thermal comfort in the low energy building - validation and modification of the Fanger model [PDF]
Nowadays, we spend most of our time inside buildings. Thus, ensuring adequate thermal comfort is an important issue. The paper discusses the issue of thermal comfort assessment in the intelligent low energy building “Energis” of Kielce University of ...
Krawczyk Natalia
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