Comparing occupant thermal perception of air conditioning and ceiling-mounted radiant cooling panels coupled to a roof pond

Eduardo Krüger, Leandro Fernandes, Wolfgang Mutsafi-Haller, Evyatar Erell

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Abstract

An experimental study compared the thermal response of subjects in two test rooms, one of which was cooled by a roof pond coupled to radiant cooling panels and the second by a conventional split AC unit. Measurements of the surface temperatures indicated that structural cooling and thermal stabilization were obtained in the roof pond room, whereas in the air-conditioned room thermal control was achieved only within the short period of the session through air temperature changes. For similar air temperature, there was a slight preference for the roof pond room, which had a lower Mean Radiant Temperature. The roof pond room was found to be more effective in ensuring comfort conditions continuously and without occupant intervention.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 10th Windsor Conference
Subtitle of host publicationRethinking Comfort
EditorsFergus Nicol, Susan Roaf, Luisa Brotas, Michael A. Humphreys
PublisherNCEUB 2018
Pages139-149
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9780992895785
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2018
Event10th International Windsor Conference 2018: Rethinking Comfort - Windsor, United Kingdom
Duration: 12 Apr 201815 Apr 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of 10th Windsor Conference: Rethinking Comfort

Conference

Conference10th International Windsor Conference 2018: Rethinking Comfort
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityWindsor
Period12/04/1815/04/18

Keywords

  • Passive cooling
  • Questionnaire survey
  • Radiant cooling
  • Roof pond
  • Thermal comfort

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science (miscellaneous)

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