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Thermal evaluation of cold spaces by IREQ index.

[In Italian. / En italien.]

Author(s) : ALFANO G., D'AMBROSIO F. R., RICCIO G.

Type of article: Article

Summary

IREQ index derives its name from the combination of the letter I, symbol of the thermal resistance of clothes, with REQ, like requirement; in fact, it evaluates the metabolic stress induced by cold in the human organism. In the paper a method is presented of calculating the IREQ value as a function of air temperature, radiant temperature, air humidity, air velocity and the rate of metabolic activity. As an example of the application of the method, IREQ values are provided for a variety of conditions. E.F.

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  • Original title: [In Italian. / En italien.]
  • Record ID : 1993-2790
  • Languages: Italian
  • Source: Industria italiana del Freddo - vol. 46 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1992/11
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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