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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN DESIGN CRITERIA FOR HUMAN COMFORT.

Author(s) : OLESEN B. W.

Summary

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF MOST HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS IS TO PROVIDE AN ACCEPTABLE THERMAL ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE BOTH THE ENERGY USES AND THE DESIGN OF THE HVAC SYSTEM ARE GREATLY INFLUENCED BY THE BUILDING ENVELOPE. DURING THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE THERMAL ENVIRONMENT HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ISO 7730 AND ISO 7726. SIMILAR REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED IN ASHRAE 55-81 AS WELL AS IN NORDIC GUIDELINES. PRESENTS NEW INFORMATION ON THE INFLUENCE OF DRAUGHTS (AIR VELOCITY, TURBULENCE) AND RADIANT TEMPERATURE ASYMETRY.

Details

  • Original title: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN DESIGN CRITERIA FOR HUMAN COMFORT.
  • Record ID : 1988-2400
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1987/10
  • Source: Source: Proc. CIBSE Conf., Heathrow
    3-14; 9 fig.; 2 tabl.; 35 ref.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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