Description

Deals with a method for measuring non-uniform thermal environments using a new thermal manikin with controlled skin surface temperature. Describes the manikin and its control logic and proposes and discusses an equivalent temperature based on the manikin. Also gives a method to calculate the PMV index from manikin heat loss. Fundamental data were collected to calibrate these methods. Shows that the manikin-based equivalent temperature is effective at accounting for the effects of local heat sources and asymmetrical environmental conditions.

KEYWORDS: Manikins, skin, surface temperature, temperature, controls, calculating, equivalent temperature, heat loss, environment, calibrating

Citation: ASHRAE Trans. 1994, vol.100, part 1, paper no.3739, 39-48, 11 figs, 3 tabs, refs

Product Details

Published:

1994

File Size:

1 file , 1.4 MB

Product Code(s):

D-17492