The study of thermal comfort in a common commercial car cabin: looking at Malaysia’s perspective
Assessing thermal comfort in vehicles poses unique challenges compared to buildings. The in-car environment is characterized by specific factors such as sunlight exposure, poor clothing insulation, non-uniform average radiant temperature, and limited time to establish comfort parameters. To address...
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| author | Mohd Anas Mohd Sabri, Chan, Zhao Jun Nor Kamaliana Khamis, Mohd Faizal Mat Tahir, Wan Aizon Wan Ghopa, Meor Iqram Meor Ahmad, |
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| description | Assessing thermal comfort in vehicles poses unique challenges compared to buildings. The in-car environment is characterized by specific factors such as sunlight exposure, poor clothing insulation, non-uniform average radiant temperature, and limited time to establish comfort parameters. To address these challenges, this study aims to evaluate thermal comfort in different branded car cabins by analyzing temperature distribution, air velocity, relative humidity, and dew point temperature. A comprehensive review of literature was conducted, focusing on various aspects including airflow regimes, factors influencing thermal comfort, measuring instruments, and comfort indices. Understanding these factors is crucial for developing comprehensive methodologies to assess thermal comfort and indoor air quality in vehicle cabins. The results of the study indicate that MPV cars offer superior comfort levels within the optimal range of -1 to +1, surpassing sedans and compact cars. These findings are instrumental in guiding design and engineering decisions to improve passenger comfort in vehicles. Tailoring the design of different car types to meet the specific comfort requirements can lead to enhanced overall comfort and satisfaction. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into assessing thermal comfort and indoor air quality in vehicle cabins. By addressing the unique challenges posed by the in-car environment, it offers guidance for designing and engineering vehicles that prioritize passenger comfort and well-being. |
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| spelling | oai:generic.eprints.org:252442025-05-23T13:19:15Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25244/ The study of thermal comfort in a common commercial car cabin: looking at Malaysia’s perspective Mohd Anas Mohd Sabri, Chan, Zhao Jun Nor Kamaliana Khamis, Mohd Faizal Mat Tahir, Wan Aizon Wan Ghopa, Meor Iqram Meor Ahmad, Assessing thermal comfort in vehicles poses unique challenges compared to buildings. The in-car environment is characterized by specific factors such as sunlight exposure, poor clothing insulation, non-uniform average radiant temperature, and limited time to establish comfort parameters. To address these challenges, this study aims to evaluate thermal comfort in different branded car cabins by analyzing temperature distribution, air velocity, relative humidity, and dew point temperature. A comprehensive review of literature was conducted, focusing on various aspects including airflow regimes, factors influencing thermal comfort, measuring instruments, and comfort indices. Understanding these factors is crucial for developing comprehensive methodologies to assess thermal comfort and indoor air quality in vehicle cabins. The results of the study indicate that MPV cars offer superior comfort levels within the optimal range of -1 to +1, surpassing sedans and compact cars. These findings are instrumental in guiding design and engineering decisions to improve passenger comfort in vehicles. Tailoring the design of different car types to meet the specific comfort requirements can lead to enhanced overall comfort and satisfaction. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into assessing thermal comfort and indoor air quality in vehicle cabins. By addressing the unique challenges posed by the in-car environment, it offers guidance for designing and engineering vehicles that prioritize passenger comfort and well-being. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2024 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25244/1/kejut_20.pdf Mohd Anas Mohd Sabri, and Chan, Zhao Jun and Nor Kamaliana Khamis, and Mohd Faizal Mat Tahir, and Wan Aizon Wan Ghopa, and Meor Iqram Meor Ahmad, (2024) The study of thermal comfort in a common commercial car cabin: looking at Malaysia’s perspective. Jurnal Kejuruteraan, 36 (2). pp. 601-613. ISSN 0128-0198 https://www.ukm.my/jkukm/volume-3602-2024/ |
| spellingShingle | Mohd Anas Mohd Sabri, Chan, Zhao Jun Nor Kamaliana Khamis, Mohd Faizal Mat Tahir, Wan Aizon Wan Ghopa, Meor Iqram Meor Ahmad, The study of thermal comfort in a common commercial car cabin: looking at Malaysia’s perspective |
| title | The study of thermal comfort in a common commercial car cabin: looking at Malaysia’s perspective |
| title_full | The study of thermal comfort in a common commercial car cabin: looking at Malaysia’s perspective |
| title_fullStr | The study of thermal comfort in a common commercial car cabin: looking at Malaysia’s perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | The study of thermal comfort in a common commercial car cabin: looking at Malaysia’s perspective |
| title_short | The study of thermal comfort in a common commercial car cabin: looking at Malaysia’s perspective |
| title_sort | study of thermal comfort in a common commercial car cabin: looking at malaysia’s perspective |
| url | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25244/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25244/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25244/1/kejut_20.pdf |