Humidity, human factors, and the energy shortage
Journal Article
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· ASHRAE Trans.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6131125
Studies by the Institute for Environmental Research, Kansas State University, show that in terms of comfort, health, and performance, humidity control is an important element of environmental control and should not be eliminated for the sake of energy conservation. A constant level of comfort can be maintained if the humidity is increased and the temperature is decreased and vice versa; school absenteeism due to upper respiratory infection is related to classroom humidifcation; and psychomotor performance is better under warm, dry conditions than under warm, moist conditions. Humidification may be valuable in thermostat-setback programs by making cooler conditions comfortable.
- OSTI ID:
- 6131125
- Journal Information:
- ASHRAE Trans.; (United States), Journal Name: ASHRAE Trans.; (United States) Vol. 81; ISSN ASHTA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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