Thermal comfort in public schools:
A case study at José Quintella Cavalcanti school
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46421/entac.v20i1.6263Keywords:
ASHRAE Standard 55, Thermal comfort, CBE Thermal Comfort Tool, Public schools, SimulationAbstract
Recent studies point to an intrinsic link between the thermal comfort offered by the environment and the levels of concentration and learning achieved by its users. In public educational institutions, where budget restrictions often make the use of artificial air conditioning prohibitive, achieving thermal comfort depends primarily on passive air conditioning strategies, such as natural ventilation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of air velocity on thermal comfort in a classroom at the Quintella Cavalcanti school, located in Arapiraca-AL, based on on-site temperature measurements, using the CBE Thermal Comfort Tool to estimate adaptive comfort in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 55. On-site measurements were taken during the hot season and the PMV/PPD indices were calculated. Under zero air velocity, there was a feeling of discomfort. Estimates of the effect of air movement indicated that thermal comfort would be achieved, with a cooling effect of up to 2.3°C. The importance of using the principles of bioclimatic adaptation in buildings to provide thermal comfort for occupants is highlighted.
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