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Acceptable temperature ranges in naturally ventilated and air-conditioned offices.

Author(s) : OSELAND N. A.

Summary

The thermal environment in eight naturally ventilated and eight air-conditioned offices, located throughout England, was continuously monitored for one week in winter and one week in the following summer. The occupants assessed their thermal sensation every half-day. The overall comfort range in naturally ventilated offices in winter and summer, 4.9 and 3.9 deg C, respectively, was wider than that found in air-conditioned offices, 2.6 and 2.4 deg C, respectively. The neutral temperature in naturally ventilated offices was 0.7 deg C lower in winter and 2.1 deg C lower in summer than in air-conditioned offices. Detailed information concerning the enquiry are provided.

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  • Original title: Acceptable temperature ranges in naturally ventilated and air-conditioned offices.
  • Record ID : 1999-3091
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Transactions. 1998 Winter Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
  • Publication date: 1998
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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