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Thermal comfort — pmv と ppd models

Predicted mean vote (pmv) と predicted percentage dissatisfied (ppd) for indoor thermal comfort.

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Overview

Thermal comfort is defined as the condition of mind that expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment (ASHRAE 55). The most widely used model is the PMV-PPD model by Fanger (ISO 7730).

PMV Scale

PMVSensation
+3Hot
+2Warm
+1Slightly warm
0Neutral
−1Slightly cool
−2Cool
−3Cold

The target for comfort: 0.5<PMV<+0.5-0.5 < PMV < +0.5

PPD — Predicted Percentage Dissatisfied

PPD=10095exp(0.03353PMV40.2179PMV2)PPD = 100 - 95 \cdot \exp\left(-0.03353 \cdot PMV^4 - 0.2179 \cdot PMV^2\right)

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PMV vs PPD relationship
PMV
PPD(%)
Sensation
-276.8Cool
-1.552.5Between cool and slightly cool
-126.1Slightly cool
-0.510Neutral-ish
05Neutral
0.510Neutral-ish
126.1Slightly warm
1.552.5Between slightly warm and warm
276.8Warm

出典: ISO 7730

Factors Affecting PMV

FactorVariableTypical Office Value
Air temperatureTaT_a22–24 °C
Mean radiant temp.TrT_rTaT_a
Air velocityvav_a< 0.2 m/s
Relative humidityRHRH40–60%
Metabolic rateMM1.2 met (seated office)
Clothing insulationIclI_{cl}0.5–1.0 clo

Note: Even at PMV = 0, at least 5% of occupants will be dissatisfied — this is the minimum possible PPD.