A new dynamic clothing model. Part 1: Heat and mass transfers

Authors
Citation
X. Berger et H. Sari, A new dynamic clothing model. Part 1: Heat and mass transfers, INT J TH SC, 39(6), 2000, pp. 673-683
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
ISSN journal
12900729 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
673 - 683
Database
ISI
SICI code
1290-0729(200006)39:6<673:ANDCMP>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Beyond an insulating function, clothing constitutes a dynamic system managi ng the hygro-thermal exchanges between body and environment. The model buil t, presented here, and computed in the form of a user-friendly software, po ints out the interfacing function. The air confined under garment creates a micro-climate responsible for the felt comfort. The exchanges between the external side of clothing and the outer environment are lower than in a "st atic" insulating model, but are to be added to the transfers by renewal of the confined air. This model constitutes a tool giving a comprehensive valu ation of the real transfers. It is useful for studies concerning thermal co mfort and fabrics. (C) 2000 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SA S.