Physiological equivalent temperature-based and universal thermal climate index-based adaptive-rational outdoor thermal comfort models

S Zhang, X Zhang, D Niu, Z Fang, H Chang… - Building and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Outdoor thermal comfort models are predominant in guiding urban design and outdoor
space usage. Both the heat balance of the human body and thermal adaptations …

Models and indicators to assess thermal sensation under steady-state and transient conditions

D Enescu - Energies, 2019 - mdpi.com
The assessment of thermal sensation is the first stage of many studies aimed at addressing
thermal comfort and at establishing the related criteria used in indoor and outdoor …

Menthol mouth rinsing is more than just a mouth wash—Swilling of menthol to improve physiological performance

EH Gavel, KV Hawke, DJ Bentley… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Interventions that solely act on the central nervous system (CNS) are gaining considerable
interest, particularly products consumed through the oral cavity. The oropharyngeal cavity …

Interpretability analysis for thermal sensation machine learning models: An exploration based on the SHAP approach

Y Yang, Y Yuan, Z Han, G Liu - Indoor air, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Machine learning models have been widely used for studying thermal sensations.
However, the black‐box properties of machine learning models lead to the lack of model …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the convective heat transfer coefficient of human body and its effect on the human thermoregulation predictions

J Xu, A Psikuta, J Li, S Annaheim, RM Rossi - Building and Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
Human thermoregulation models, particularly the Fiala model, are well accepted for the
prediction of thermoregulatory responses and the assessment of clothing and building …

Thermal sensation models: Validation and sensitivity towards thermo-physiological parameters

B Koelblen, A Psikuta, A Bogdan, S Annaheim… - Building and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Thermal sensation models are commonly used to assess thermal perception in various
indoor environments. However, using different models to evaluate the same environment …

[HTML][HTML] THERMODE 2023: Formulation and Validation of a new Thermo-physiological Model for Moderate Environments

FRA Alfano, BI Palella, G Riccio - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Thermo-physiological models allow the evaluation of the human response to thermal
environments, assessing thermal comfort and (or) thermal stress due to exposure to heat …

An open acceptance model for indoor environmental quality (IEQ)

LT Wong, KW Mui, TW Tsang - Building and Environment, 2018 - Elsevier
Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) acceptance prediction is crucial to sustainable building
development. A simple yet comprehensive IEQ modelling strategy that can genuinely reflect …

Evaluation of thermal sensation models for predicting thermal comfort in dynamic outdoor and indoor environments

X Zhou, D Lai, Q Chen - Energy and Buildings, 2021 - Elsevier
Thermal sensation models are commonly used to assess thermal perception in various
indoor environments. Our previous work developed a new model to predict thermal …

Benchmarking thermoception in virtual environments to physical environments for understanding human-building interactions

G Ozcelik, B Becerik-Gerber - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2018 - Elsevier
Thermal comfort influences occupant satisfaction, well-being and productivity in built
environments. Several decisions during the design stage (eg, heating, ventilation, air …