• A novel radiant-convective cooling system is proposed. The thermal comfort, energy and economic performance are experimentally studied. proposed has better indoor comfort than split air-conditioners. higher efficiency ratio Split air-conditioners have limitations in terms of local comfortability. Radiant systems (RCSs) cannot be used most residential buildings, due to its lack space for a cen...

For human-centered automation, this study presents a wireless sensor network using predicted mean vote (PMV) as a thermal comfort index around occupants in buildings. The network automatically controls air conditioning by means of changing temperature settings in air conditioners. Interior devices of air con-ditioners thus do not have to be replaced. An adaptive neurofuzzy inference system and ...

In this paper, a home network message specification for white goods based on power line communication is proposed. It is designed for white goods such as air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, etc. The proposed home network message specification is composed of a virtual device service and a devicespecific attribute. For practical implementation, an application software and two types...

The scroll compressor incorporates new construction concepts and is quite different from other types of compressor. This unique and simple compression mechanism has a number of advantages such as small size, light weight, high efficiency, long life, and quiet operation. The compliant mechanism is one of the key ways to improve the performance and reliability of scroll compressors. The concept o...

The scroll compressor incorporates new construction concepts and is quite different from other types of compressor. This unique and simple compression mechanism has a number of advantages such as small size, light weight, high efficiency, long life, and quiet operation. The compliant mechanism is one of the key ways to improve the performance and reliability of scroll compressors. The concept o...

OBJECTIVE Gohieria fusca(Oudemans, 1902) is recognized to breed in wheat flour, rice, corn, feeds, wheat bran and herbal medicines as well as other stored products, and capable of having mild to moderate cross reactivity with allergens of house dust mites, an important source of indoor allergens associated with asthma and other allergic conditions. Air-conditioning systems are indispensable in ...

Gamasoidosis (acariasis, avian-mite dermatitis or bird-mite dermatitis) is a challenging diagnosis that is becoming more common because of the frequent use of window air conditioners in tropical countries. These devices may serve as shelters for nests of urban birds such as pigeons. Dermatologists should become familiar with this infestation to establish the correct diagnosis and treatment.