Thermal performance of a local heating system. The individual perspective

Gaspar A R, Raimundo A M, Quintela D A
thermal comfort, energy savings
Year:
2002
Bibliographic info:
Proceedings of Room Vent 2002 (8th International Conference on Air Distribution in Rooms) - 8-11 september 2002 - Moltke's palace, Copenhagen - Denmark - pp 49-52, 8 figs, 10 ref.

This work deals with the characterization of the thermal performance of a LHS (Local Heating System) tested on 18 persons (9 males and 9 females) working in a real free-running office with mean room temperatures varying from 16C to 18C. Local heating systems investigated consist in a combination of two radiant panels and a foot heater. During the measuring tests, the metabolic rate, the tympanic and local skin temperatures were monitored. Questionnaires were also filled out by participants.The final results show that LHS provides acceptable comfort conditions and can be a good compromise between individual thermal preferences, clothing attitudes and energy savings.

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