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A guide to thermal comfort.

D McIntyre1

  • 1Electricity Council Research Centre, Capenhurst, Chester.

Applied Ergonomics
|June 1, 1973
PubMed
Summary

This guide details designing for thermal comfort by calculating a subjective temperature based on activity and clothing. Heating systems should optimize environmental factors like air temperature and speed for this comfort level.

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Area of Science:

  • Building Science
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Human Factors

Background:

  • Achieving thermal comfort in buildings is crucial for occupant well-being and productivity.
  • Existing methods for thermal comfort design can be complex and may not fully integrate all environmental factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a simplified design procedure for achieving a comfortable thermal environment.
  • To establish a method for calculating a subjective temperature that ensures thermal comfort.

Main Methods:

  • Calculating subjective temperature based on predicted human activity levels and clothing insulation.
  • Combining environmental parameters such as air temperature, mean radiant temperature, and air speed.
  • Considering and defining acceptable limits for other potential sources of thermal discomfort.

Main Results:

  • A straightforward procedure for thermal environment design is provided.
  • The method allows for the calculation of a target subjective temperature for optimal comfort.
  • Integration of key environmental parameters into a single comfort metric.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed design procedure simplifies the process of creating comfortable thermal environments.
  • Heating systems can be designed to meet specific subjective temperature requirements.
  • The guide offers practical limits for various factors influencing thermal comfort.

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