The air conditioning of the Sixtine Chapel.

[In Spanish. / En espagnol.]

Type of article: Article

Summary

After artistic comments on the frescoes, the article describes the air-conditioning system. Its main features are: temperature, 20-25 deg C; relative humidity near the frescoes: 55% (more or less 5%); 92 sensors inside the chapel make it possible to control air and wall surface temperatures ; two computers are used in the control system; two air circuits are created inside the chapel: one with low velocity in contact with the frescoes, another with higher velocity for the comfort of visitors (air shower). A general diagram of the plant and its control is given. J.G.

Details

  • Original title: [In Spanish. / En espagnol.]
  • Record ID : 1995-1111
  • Languages: Spanish
  • Source: FRIGO-CLIMA - vol. 17 - n. 105
  • Publication date: 1993/10
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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