Experiments on the Microenvironment and Breathing of a Person in Isothermal and Stratified Surroundings

Peter V. Nielsen, Rasmus Lund Jensen, Michal Litewnicki, Jan Jakub Zajas

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Abstract

This study investigates the characteristics of human exhalation. Experiments are performed on a breathing thermal manikin in a test room. The manikin is heated, and an artificial lung is used to generate varying air flows with specific flow rates and temperatures for breathing. Smoke visualisation is used to show the formation, movement and disappearance of the exhalation jets from both nose and mouth. The exhalation of breathing without ventilation in the room, and with stratified surroundings (displacement ventilation) is analysed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHealthy Buildings 2009 : 9th International Conference & Exhibition, September 13-17, 2009, Syracuse, NY USA
Number of pages4
Publication date2009
Publication statusPublished - 2009
EventThe International Conference & Exhibition of Healthy Buildings - Syracuse, NY, United States
Duration: 13 Sept 200917 Sept 2009
Conference number: 9

Conference

ConferenceThe International Conference & Exhibition of Healthy Buildings
Number9
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySyracuse, NY
Period13/09/200917/09/2009

Keywords

  • Exhalation
  • Breathing
  • Microenvironment
  • Displacement ventilation
  • Personal thermal plume

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