No . 2596 COMFORT LIMITS FOR HEATECEILI NGSD
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چکیده
The purpose of the present study is to determine the limits of overhead radiation to which man in thermal neutrality can be exposed without feeling discomfort . Thermal neutrality for a person is defined as a condition in which he prefers neither a higher nor a lower ambient temperature level . Thermal neutrality is a necessary condition for a person to attain thermal comfort . However, this condition is not always sufficient . It is a further requirement that no local warm or cool discomfort is experienced on any part of the body . Overhead radiation from a heated ceiling can create such local discomfort : either warm discomfort at the head or cold discomfort at the feet (or both) .
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