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Different assessment indices for thermal environments were compared and selected for proper assessment of indoor thermal environments. 30 subjects reported their overall thermal sensation, thermal comfort, and thermal acceptability in uniform and non-uniform conditions. The results show that these three assessment indices provide equivalent evaluations in uniform environments. However, overall thermal sensation differs from the other two indices and cannot be used as a proper index for the evaluation of non-uniform environments. The relationship between the percentage and the mean vote for each index is established.
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Translated from J Tsinghua Univ (Sci & Tech), 2006, 46(12): 1949–1952 [译自: 清华大学学报(自然科学版)]
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Zhang, Y., Sun, S. & Zhao, R. Assessment indices for uniform and non-uniform thermal environments. Front. Energy Power Eng. China 2, 129–133 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11708-008-0029-y
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