Verification of airflow control methods according to individual differences in the development of combined convection-radiation air conditioning system

Tomohiro Chiba, Takashi Akimoto, Mitsuhiro Takahashi, Shunichi Nakamoto, Sei Ito, Akihiro Kawamura

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Abstract

We developed a combined convection-radiation air conditioning system with the thermo active building system (TABS) and conducted an experiment to verify appropriate control methods. Subjects were given simulation tasks of low to high metabolic rate, and were exposed to an airflow environment. The causes of individual differences were discussed in comparison with thermal manikin exposed in the same environment. The increase in metabolic rate increased the reports of “hot and uncomfortable” feelings, and reports of comfort increased with increasing airflow. Heat dissipation can be effectively promoted if the state of perspiration is moderate in a high metabolic rate state, and comfort is maintained. Some male subjects showed a tendency similar to that of thermal manikin, suggesting the possibility of predicting physiological quantities from equivalent temperature and skin surface temperature. This study can provide useful data to consider control methods for individual characteristics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate
Subtitle of host publicationCreative and Smart Solutions for Better Built Environments, Indoor Air 2020
PublisherInternational Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate
ISBN (Electronic)9781713823605
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate: Creative and Smart Solutions for Better Built Environments, Indoor Air 2020 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 2020 Nov 1 → …

Publication series

Name16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate: Creative and Smart Solutions for Better Built Environments, Indoor Air 2020

Conference

Conference16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate: Creative and Smart Solutions for Better Built Environments, Indoor Air 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period20/11/1 → …

Keywords

  • Convection-enhanced spot fan
  • High metabolic rate
  • Subject experiment
  • TABS
  • Thermal manikin

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Building and Construction
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
  • Pollution

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