Influence of relative air humidity and movement on human thermal perception in classrooms in a hot and humid climate

被引:48
作者
Buonocore, Carolina [1 ]
De Vecchi, Renata [2 ]
Scalco, Veridiana [3 ]
Lamberts, Roberto [4 ]
机构
[1] Univ Fed Santa Catarina, LabEEE Bldg Energy Efficiency Lab, Dept Architecture & Urban Planning, PosARQ Postgrad Program Architecture & Urban Plan, BR-88040970 Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Santa Catarina, LabEEE Bldg Energy Efficiency Lab, Dept Civil Engn, PPGEC Postgrad Program Civil Engn, BR-88040970 Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
[3] Univ Fed Santa Catarina, Dept Architecture & Urban Planning, LabCon Environm Comfort Lab, PosARQ Postgrad Program Architecture & Urban Plan, BR-88040900 Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
[4] Univ Fed Santa Catarina, Dept Civil Engn, LabEEE Bldg Energy Efficiency Lab, BR-88040970 Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
关键词
Hot-humid climate; Relative humidity; Airspeed; Natural ventilation; Classrooms; ADAPTIVE MODEL; COMFORT; WARM; BUILDINGS; TEMPERATURES; IMPACT;
D O I
10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.09.036
中图分类号
TU [建筑科学];
学科分类号
0813 ;
摘要
In equatorial, hot-humid tropical climates, users of naturally ventilated environments are commonly susceptible to heat discomfort caused by high air temperatures and thus require more air movement to improve thermal comfort. To evaluate the influence of relative humidity and air speed on the occupant's thermal perception, field studies were conducted in naturally ventilated and fan-assisted classrooms in Sao Luis City, North-Eastern Brazil. Indoor environmental variables were measured alongside questionnaires, focusing on thermal environment and air movement evaluation. The results indicated that relative humidity had a significant negative impact on thermal perception when the operative temperature was above 30 degrees C, while airspeed played a key role in reducing thermal discomfort. Despite the contribution of internal air movement, it was concluded that, when the indoor operative temperature exceeded 31 degrees C, mechanical cooling is required to achieve thermal comfort. The results also indicated the great acceptability of indoor conditions, as well as the influence of environmental variables on student's thermal perception in naturally ventilated spaces.
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页数:9
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