Abstract
The minimisation of energy and operating costs, together with the optimisation of comfort levels must be the aim of any air-conditioning plant. Industrial buildings offer much scope for improvements in the effective operation of air conditioning and ventilation systems. A method of determining the effectiveness of such systems is described-'Thermal Efficacy'. This allows the assessment of total heat removal in hot industrial environments. Summarized results of tests carried out in a synthetic-fibre producing factory are presented. Advantages of using Thermal Efficacy include improved assessment of discomfort levels experienced by workers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 145-148 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Building and Environment |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1986 |
Externally published | Yes |