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Thermal Characteristics of a Partition Supply System

Jeong, Ky-Bum (Department of Building Services, Yuhan College)

Publication Information

International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration / v.11, no.2, 2003 , pp. 67-72 More about this Journal

Abstract

A partition integrated air supply system can provide highly personalized environmental control. The supply air is brought up through raised floors and supplied to outlets located on the partition panels. The purpose of this paper is to find out the best design of outlets for optimal occupant comfort within a personal task area. Real scale experiments were conducted to allow for comparisons of outlet designs within a personal task area. Experimental results indicate that the location of an outlet is the most critical factor in improving the efficiency of supply air distribution of a personal task area. Thermal characteristic comparisons were made between the under-floor and the partition supply systems. Experimental results suggest that the partition supply system is more efficient than the under-floor supply system in terms of cooling. Such a system allows occupants to personally control their immediate environment, resulting in higher productivity.

Keywords

Partition supply system; Under-floor supply system; Personal task area;

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