WIDE-RANGE
; COMFORT
; THERMOREGULATION
; RESPONSES
; SYSTEM
WOS学科分类:
Engineering, Mechanical
WOS研究方向:
Engineering
英文摘要:
In the global effort to reduce CO2 emissions and mitigate climate change, there is significant interest in replacing internal combustion engine vehicles with electric vehicles. Furthermore, the use of radiant heaters rather than conventional air conditioning systems may reduce the energy consumption in electric vehicles. In this work, a thermal physiology model that includes the effect of local radiant heaters was developed to predict the temperature change in a human body in a cold or warm environment. The developed model indicated an increase in the mean skin temperature when radiant heaters were used in a cold environment. Local and overall thermal sensation and thermal comfort predicted from simulation showed an escalation in the sensation and comfort, thereby suggesting an improvement in passenger comfort with the addition of local radiant heaters. This study might contribute to effective energy saving strategies and passenger comfort in electric vehicles.
1.Seoul Natl Univ, Boramae Med Ctr, SMG, Dept Radiat Oncol, Seoul, South Korea 2.Kookmin Univ, Grad Sch, Dept Mech Engn, Seoul, South Korea 3.Kookmin Univ, Sch Mech Engn, Seoul, South Korea 4.Kookmin Univ, Grad Sch, Dept Integrat Biomed Sci & Engn, Seoul, South Korea
Recommended Citation:
Prasad, Bibin,Lee, Yein,Kang, Byung Ha,et al. Development of a thermal physiological model to analyze the effect of local radiant heaters in electric vehicles[J]. JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,2019-01-01,33(7):3577-3584