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Thermal comfort based fuzzy logic control [PDF]
, 2001 Most heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems are considered as temperature control problems. In this work, the predicted mean vote (PMV) is used to control the indoor temperature of a space by setting it at a point where the PMV ...
Underwood, Chris +2 more
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Thermal comfort and energy-efficient cooling [PDF]
, 2022 S.119-125This chapter summarizes key findings and clarifies success factors for low-energy cooling. Furthermore, a holistic approach is proposed for the evaluation of heating and cooling concepts, seeking to achieve a global optimum of interior thermal ...
Pfafferott, Jens, Kalz, Doreen E.
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Energies, 2020 The paper presents the human thermal comfort inside a car cabin using three-dimensional numerical analysis and state of the art comfort models. Vehicular thermal comfort is a must concern factor in modern car manufacturing industries.
Saboora Khatoon, Man-Hoe Kim
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An Evaluation of the Effects of Shade on Open Space Thermal Comfort, and Establishing Thermal Comfort Zone [PDF]
صفه, 2023 The rapid growth of urbanisation in contemporary era has increased the human need for open space. One of the most important principles of open space design is to pay attention to thermal comfort in order to improve the quality of space and satisfy users.
Shahrzad Talebsafa +3 more
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Frontiers in Bioscience, 2011 A review of the various approaches in understanding outdoor thermal comfort is presented. The emphasis on field surveys from around the world, particularly across Europe, enables us to understand thermal perception and evaluate outdoor thermal comfort conditions.
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Thermal Comfort in Outdoor Urban Spaces: analysis across different European countries [PDF]
, 2006 This paper presents some of the findings of the European project, RUROS, primarily concerned with the environmental and comfort conditions of open spaces in cities.
Lykoudis, Spyros +1 more
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Effect of building interface form on thermal comfort in gymnasiums in hot and humid climates
Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2019 The thermal environment and thermal comfort of a building are greatly affected by the design of the building interface form. Most contemporary architectural designs consider only the relations between architectural form and architectural beauty.
Xiaodan Huang, Xiaoli Ma, Qingyuan Zhang
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A field study of thermal comfort in low-income dwellings in England before and after energy efficient refurbishment [PDF]
, 2009 This study investigates the effect of England's Warm Front energy efficient refurbishment scheme on winter thermal comfort in low-income dwellings. The analysis is based on an extensive survey of some 2500 dwellings selected from five major urban areas ...
Gilbertson, J +11 more
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Health and thermal comfort : from WHO guidance to housing strategies [PDF]
, 2012 There are many references to the WHO guidance on thermal comfort in housing, but not to the original source material. Based on archive material, this paper gives the evidential basis for the WHO guidance.
Ormandy, David +3 more
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A Real-Time Approach for Thermal Comfort Management in Electric Vehicles
Energies, 2020 The HVAC system represents the main auxiliary load in electric vehicles, but passengers’ thermal comfort expectations are always increasing. Hence, a compromise is needed between energy consumption and thermal comfort.
Anas Lahlou +4 more
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