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Abstract
The benefits of local cooling devices are being cheap, energy-efficient, user-friendly, portable, and personalized. The study conducted confirmed the positive effects of three local cooling devices, including normal table fan, evaporative cooling devices, and air-cooled jacket, on the physiology and psychology of the elderly. The three local cooling devices depicted to be capability to reduce thermal discomfort for the elderly. Using devices in a 28°C/60% and 29°C/40% environment can return the elderly's thermal sensation to a neutral state, making them feel comfortable.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 31-34 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Rehva journal |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
MoE publication type | D1 Article in a trade journal |
Keywords
- thermal comfort
- elderly people
- local cooling devices
- warm environment
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Kuumuuden terveyshaitat muuttuvassa ilmastossa
Kosonen, R. (Principal investigator), Chen, M. (Project Member), Jokisalo, J. (Project Member) & Velashjerdi Farahani, A. (Project Member)
01/01/2020 → 31/12/2023
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding