Use of infrared thermography in detection, remediation, and commissioning of thermal comfort problems in office buildings

Antonio Colantonio

doi:10.1117/12.420997

23 March 2001 Use of infrared thermography in detection, remediation, and commissioning of thermal comfort problems in office buildings

Antonio Colantonio

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Proceedings Volume 4360, Thermosense XXIII; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.420997
Event: Aerospace/Defense Sensing, Simulation, and Controls, 2001, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Thermal comfort complaints within work places are one of the leading causes of workforce productivity loss within office environments. Generally, mechanical systems are relied on to provide adequate indoor environments. In many situations, these systems cannot provide suitable work environments due to unacceptable asymmetrical radiant temperature conditions found in exterior zones of building interiors. Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) has developed methodologies using infrared technology to assist building and office managers in reducing thermal comfort complaints and improve workforce productivity. Detection, verification, remediation and commissioning of solutions are easily and effectively carried out with the assistance of infrared radiometers and proper inspection and analysis procedures. This paper will outline two case studies and detail methodologies used in each case.

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Antonio Colantonio "Use of infrared thermography in detection, remediation, and commissioning of thermal comfort problems in office buildings", Proc. SPIE 4360, Thermosense XXIII, (23 March 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.420997

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