Numerical Simulation of Heat and Moisture Transfer in System of Human-Clothing with Phase Change Materials-Environment

Abstract:

A model of heat and moisture transfer in human-clothing with PCM-environment system is developed. In the model, the improved 25-node model is used for simulating human thermo- regulation, and the coupled heat and moisture model is applied to the PCM’s clothing. The model predictions and experimental data are compared. Also, the influences of the PCM on human skin temperature and sweat accumulation are predicted. The results are helpful to design of thermal functional clothing.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 88-89)
• Pages: 470-474
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.88-89.470
• Online since: August 2011
• Authors: Feng Zhi Li, Peng Fei Wang, Yi Li
• Keywords: Clothing, Heat Transfer, Human Thermo-Regulation, Moisture Transfer, Phase Change Materials (PCM)

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