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Thermal and Fluid-dynamical Optimisation of Passengers Comfort in a Touring Bus Cabin

G. Petrone[1], G. Fichera[2], and M. Scionti[1]
[1]Bus-Engineering S.r.l., Catania, Italy
[2]Department of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
Published in 2008

Innovations in air-conditioning and other forms of cooling or ventilation can be viewed as technological solutions improving environmental conditions that are beneficial for human health, comfort and productivity. This study deals with a thermal and fluid-dynamics investigation of passenger comfort in a touring bus cabin.

COMSOL Multiphysics® is used as a powerful design and optimization tool for air distribution devices. Results show that combining a standard ceiling system with a displacement scheme for the air inlets represents the best compromise for guaranteeing thermal comfort for passengers.

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