Description

Many studies on thermal comfort have been carried out throughout the world. However, these studies concern a homogeneous population with similar physical characteristics (neither ill nor old). Age, race, habits, health, origin, are some parameters which must be taken into account when the thermal comfort of the human body is considered. Increasing concern over thermal comfort for persons with physical disabilities has been put to light by many health care professionals. A brief review of the different types of thermal comfort predictive models has been carried out A critical literature review is followed by a comparative study of the results collected from different experimental studies and the ASHRAE Standard 55.

Product Details

Published:

1997

Number of Pages:

187

File Size:

1 file , 3.9 MB

Product Code(s):

D-28895