THERMAL COMFORT SUITE
PROFESSIONAL EDITION
Environmental Parameters (EN-16798)
°C
°C
m/s
%
met
clo
°C
PMV =
PPD = %
Category =

When metabolic rate is above 1 met, the tool automatically adds the air speed generated by physical activity (e.g. walking) to the measured air speed, following EN 16798.

Disable this if occupants are at elevated metabolic rates without generating air movement (e.g. exercising on stationary equipment).

NOTE: In this psychrometric chart the abscissa is the dry-bulb temperature, and the mean radiant temperature (MRT) is fixed, controlled by the inputbox. Each point on the chart has the same MRT, which defines the comfort zone boundary. In this way you can see how changes in MRT affect thermal comfort. You can also still use the operative temperature button, yet each point will have the same MRT.

The PLEROMA Comfort Engine automatically calculates the relative air speed but does not calculates the dynamic insulation characteristics of clothing as specified in the ISO 7730 Section C.2., hence this value should be calculated by the user and entered as input in the PLEROMA simulation interface.

NOTE: In this psychrometric chart the abscissa is the operative temperature and for each point dry-bulb temperature equals mean radiant temperature (DBT = MRT). The comfort zone represents the combination of conditions with the same DBT and MRT for which the PMV is between -0.5 and +0.5, according to the standard.

The PLEROMA Comfort Engine automatically calculates the relative air speed but does not calculates the dynamic insulation characteristics of clothing as specified in the ISO 7730 Section C.2., hence this value should be calculated by the user and entered as input in the PLEROMA simulation interface.

NOTE: This chart represents only two variables, dry-bulb temperature and relative humidity. The PMV calculations are still based on all the psychrometric variables, but the visualization becomes easier to understand.

The PLEROMA Comfort Engine automatically calculates the relative air speed but does not calculates the dynamic insulation characteristics of clothing as specified in the ISO 7730 Section C.2., hence this value should be calculated by the user and entered as input in the PLEROMA simulation interface.

NOTE: Method is applicable only for buildings without mechanical cooling systems and where there is easy access to operable windows and occupants may freely adapt their clothing to the indoor and/or outdoor thermal conditions. The criteria for the spaces are the following: (a) There is no mechanical cooling or heating system in operation; (b) Metabolic rates ranging from 1.0 to 1.3 met; (c) Occupants are allowed to freely adapt their clothing insulation.