Abstract
The average human skin temperature is about 35°C and all surrounding temperatures above this value will induce thermal stress and, consequently, thermal discomfort in humans. In hot climates, the surrounding temperature exceeds this temperature limit during the summer season. The summer season is the least productive season in tropical countries, when the hot or hot and humid climate affects the production rate of workers. It is clear that in hot climates, air conditioning will provide considerable benefits, socially and economically, and will be an efficiency factor for the community as a whole. In the paper some factors that are particularly related to hot climates and air conditioning installations are discussed. Appropriate consideration of these factors will reduce the cost of owning and operating air-conditioning equipment in hot climates.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 127-132 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | ASHRAE Transactions |
| Volume | 98 |
| Issue number | pt 2 |
| State | Published - 1992 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Building and Construction
- Mechanical Engineering
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