Blar i TKD - Institutt for bygg- og energiteknikk på emneord "Thermal comfort"
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Building Retrofitting through Coupling of Building Energy Simulation-Optimization Tool with CFD and Daylight Programs
(Energies;Volume 14, Issue 8, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-14)Simultaneous satisfaction of both thermal and visual comfort in buildings may be a challenging task. Therefore, this paper suggests a comprehensive framework for the building energy optimization process integrating ... -
Experimental Investigation on Thermal Comfort of COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Sampling Staff in Hot and Humid Environment: A Pilot Study of University Students
(Applied Sciences;Volume 11 / Issue 23, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-04)The current situation of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention and control coupled with the need to work in high-temperature harsh environments makes it necessary to ensure the health and efficiency of medical ... -
How Does Low Relative Humidity Affect Perceived Air Quality, Thermal Comfort and Symptoms in Modern Office Buildings in Cold Climates?
(Springer Proceedings in Energy;Cold Climate HVAC 2018 - Sustainable Buildings in Cold Climates, Conference object, 2018-12-12)To assess how people are influenced by relative humidity (RH) in cold climates, a study was conducted in an open office landscape in Oslo, Norway. The study took place during three cold days in February 2017. Fourteen ... -
Impact of Typical Faults Occurring in Demand-controlled Ventilation on Energy and Indoor Environment in a Nordic Climate
(E3S Web of Conferences;Volume 172, 09006 (2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-30)This study evaluates typical faults occurring in demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) system and the impact on three output results: energy use, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality. The methodologies used in this study ... -
Numerical analysis of cooling potential and indoor thermal comfort with a novel hybrid radiant cooling system in hot and humid climates
(Indoor and Built Environment;Volume 31, Issue 4, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-08-27)The study investigates a hybrid radiant cooling system’s potential to achieve thermal comfort. The hybrid radiant cooling (HRC) system combines the best features of a typical all-air and conventional chilled radiant cooling ... -
Performance assessment of all-air heating in an office cubicle equipped with an active supply diffuser in a cold climate
(Building and Environment;Volume 156, June 2019, Pages 123-136, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-04-12)Low-temperature space heating systems play a prominent role in improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) and thermal comfort of energy efficient buildings in cold-climate countries such as Norway. All-air heating (AAH) systems ... -
Thermal Performance of an Office Cubicle Integrated with a Bio-based PCM: Experimental Analyses
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Phase change materials (PCM) have the potential to enhance the energy performance and thermal comfort of buildings. The main purpose of this work is to investigate the thermal performance and indoor climate benefits of ...