AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THERMAL COMFORT ADAPTABILITY IN A MIXED MODE VENTILATION ENVIRONMENT
TAN PEI YING RACHEL
TAN PEI YING RACHEL
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With the high energy consumption of AC in buildings, it is essential to look for a
sustainable method to minimize energy consumption and maximize thermal comfort.
Mixed Mode Ventilation was introduced, but it involves natural and mechanical
ventilation. Natural ventilation has been an ongoing discussion among the authorities in
Singapore, but studies highlighted zero possibility of NV due to the hot and humid climate.
Questions were raised if there are other possible factors resulting in the low applicability
of MMV in Singapore. Therefore, the research aim is to look into thermal comfort
adaptability in different indoor environmental conditions. The study concludes the
following: (1) participants have higher thermal resilience, (2) they are able to adapt to
temperature gradually, (3) they have a higher preference for increased air movement to
feel thermally acceptable, (4) thermal acceptability alone does not reflect the perception
of the thermal environment. This study is part of ongoing collaborative research with the
Building Construction Authority (BCA) and Integrated Data Energy Analysis +
Simulation (IDEAS) Lab, led by Dr Adrian Chong and his team.
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2022
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