Energy-Saving Operation Strategies for Air-Conditioning Systems in Response to Challenges Posed by Atmospheric Environment of Taiwan

摘要

Taiwan, located in subtropical areas, relies heavily on air-conditioning to adjust the environment to maintain occupant comfort and work efficiency. Among numerous indicators that measure living comfort, the one corresponding to the change of temperature and relative humidity is the most felt by people. This study will investigate data on changes in the atmospheric environment in Taiwan over the years, and will correlate them to temperature and relative humidity within the comfort range for human beings. The Heat Index will also be examined and applied in this research in order to help air-conditioning systems better adapt to more volatile weather patterns and variable human needs. A simultaneous and precise control of temperature and relative humidity with reference to the Heat Index can reduce the load for air-conditioning without compromising environmental comfort.