SRT112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Mean Radiant Temperature, Thermal Comfort, Thermal Mass

• School: Deakin University
• Department: Science, Engineering and Built Environment
• Course: SRT112
• Professor: Tom Keel

Document Summary

Motiv: materials conductivity and resistance to heat flow, orientation, thermal mass, internal planning and room placement, ventilation and leaking. 3 pillars of sustainability: economic development, social development, environmental protection. Defined as the condition of mind that expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment and is assessed by subjective evaluation. Remember when we say thermal comfort we mean: Air temperature- also called dry bulb temperature and is the most common measure. Mean radiant temperature- weighted average temperature of all exposed surfaces. Activity levels - lower temperatures acceptable if active.