Article | REF: C8120 V1

The modelling of the comfort in the open and semi-open spaces

Author: Edouard WALTHER

Publication date: July 10, 2018, Review date: July 21, 2021

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2. Equating human metabolism

In this paragraph, the flow balance on the two nodes of Pierce's model is presented.

The calculation of heat and mass transfer on the human body is then detailed, followed by the regulation of metabolic temperatures. Finally, the calculation of SET will be explained.

2.1 Governing equations of the Pierce model

The two-knot model of considers the human body as two concentric cylinders (core and skin) regulated in temperature by several mechanisms:...

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