Thermal Comfort
PMV/PPD thermal comfort assessment per ASHRAE 55
Verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata.
Code references
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Air Temperature | °C |
| Mean Radiant Temp | °C |
| Relative Humidity | % |
| Air Speed | m/s |
| Metabolic Rate | met |
| Clothing Insulation | clo |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Thermal Comfort calculator do?
- PMV/PPD thermal comfort assessment per ASHRAE 55. It references ASHRAE 55.
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Thermal Comfort calculator use?
- The Thermal Comfort calculator references ASHRAE 55.
- What inputs does the Thermal Comfort calculator need?
- The Thermal Comfort calculator takes 6 inputs: Air Temperature (°C), Mean Radiant Temp (°C), Relative Humidity (%), Air Speed (m/s), Metabolic Rate (met), Clothing Insulation (clo).
- Is the Thermal Comfort calculator verified?
- Thermal Comfort is a verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata. Like all Insha by Schnell outputs, its results require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.