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This paper presents the results from the experimental application of smartwatch sensors to predict occupants’ thermal comfort under varying environmental conditions. The goal is to investigate the measurement accuracy of smartwatches when used as thermal
N. Morresi+7 more
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Towards Achieving Thermal Comfort through Physiologically Cloud based controlled HVAC System [PDF]
Thermal comfort in shared spaces is essential to occupants well-being and necessary in the management of energy consumption. Existing thermal control systems for indoor shared spaces adjust temperature set points mechanically, making it difficult to intelligently achieve thermal comfort for all.
arxiv
Air-conditioning load aggregation scheduling strategy based on user differentiated thermal comfort
As an important resource on the demand side, air-conditioning load can flexibly participate in the power system and promote new energy consumption. In the process of air-conditioning load scheduling, there are differences in thermal comfort requirements ...
ZHANG Yong+5 more
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Are You Comfortable Now: Deep Learning the Temporal Variation in Thermal Comfort in Winters [PDF]
Indoor thermal comfort in smart buildings has a significant impact on the health and performance of occupants. Consequently, machine learning (ML) is increasingly used to solve challenges related to indoor thermal comfort. Temporal variability of thermal comfort perception is an important problem that regulates occupant well-being and energy ...
arxiv
DeepComfort: Energy-Efficient Thermal Comfort Control in Buildings Via Reinforcement Learning
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) are extremely energy consuming, accounting for 40% of total building energy consumption. It is crucial to design some energy-efficient building thermal comfort control strategy which can reduce the energy
Guanyu Gao, Jie Li, Yonggang Wen
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Indoor thermal comfort is generally assessed using the PMV or the adaptive model. This research presents the results obtained by in-situ real time measurements of thermal comfort and thermal comfort perception in 17 residential dwellings in the ...
Ioannou Anastasios+2 more
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Inequality of Global Thermal Comfort Conditions Changes in a Warmer World
Changes in the thermal comfort condition of the living environment of human beings are one of the main concerns related to global warming. While previous studies largely focused on mean temperature and warm/cold extremes, changes in thermal comfort ...
Jintao Zhang+5 more
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Sanitary issues, combined with the effects of climate change, emphasize the comfort of outdoor spaces in cities. Numerous comfort models exist and can predict thermal sensation.
José Sánchez Ramos+5 more
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BIM and Data-Driven Predictive Analysis of Optimum Thermal Comfort for Indoor Environment
Mechanical ventilation comprises a significant proportion of the total energy consumed in buildings. Sufficient natural ventilation in buildings is critical in reducing the energy consumption of mechanical ventilation while maintaining a comfortable ...
V. Gan+4 more
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Establishment of Thermal Comfort Evaluation Model Based on Individual Difference [PDF]
“People-oriented” and “Energy saving” are the two major themes of current social development. In the field of thermal comfort, establishment of thermal comfort model based on physiological parameters plays an important role in meeting the needs of human ...
Yang Yalong+4 more
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