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Thermal mass in a hot-humid climate

Conference · · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6322663
Interior mass walls in a hot humid climate can be thermally grounded to the earth heat sink. The mean radiant temperature of the grounded interior mass walls is warmer in winter and cooler in summer than interior air temperatures. The result is an improvement in the bio-climatic sensation of comfort and an increase in energy conservation.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Texas, Austin
OSTI ID:
6322663
Report Number(s):
CONF-810925-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English