Abstract
This paper describes a method for measuring non-uniform thermal environments using a new thermal manikin with controlled skin surface temperature. The manikin and its control logic are described, and an equivalent temperature based on the thermal manikin (teq) is proposed and discussed. A method to calculate the PMV index from manikin heat loss is also given. To calibrate these methods, fundamental data were collected. The manikin-based equivalent temperature (teq) is shown to be effective at accounting for the effects of local heat sources and asymmetrical environmental conditions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 39-48 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | ASHRAE Transactions |
Volume | 100 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Proceedings of the ASHRAE Winter Meeting - New Orleans, LA, USA Duration: 1994 Jan 23 → 1994 Jan 26 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Building and Construction
- Mechanical Engineering