Combination of a simplified one-dimensional human thermoregulatory model with the water circulation temperature control and RO membrane sweating systems in the thermal manikin

Thermal manikins are widely applied in evaluating thermal properties of personal protective equipment and environments, but their adaptability to transient environments are limited to the control algorithm and hardware of the heating and sweating system. This study aims to design and instrument a no...

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Published in:International journal of thermal sciences 2023-02, Vol.184, p.107941, Article 107941
Main Authors: Nie, Jiachen, Ding, Li, Tian, Yinsheng, Xue, Lihao, Zhang, Qing, Yi, Fahui
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptive thermal manikins
Control accuracy
Response time
RO membrane Sweating system
Thermoregulatory model
Water circulation temperature control system
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Summary:Thermal manikins are widely applied in evaluating thermal properties of personal protective equipment and environments, but their adaptability to transient environments are limited to the control algorithm and hardware of the heating and sweating system. This study aims to design and instrument a novel regional thermal manikin system that can automatically regulate the skin temperature and sweating rate under transient environments. A simplified one-dimensional human thermoregulatory model, the water circulation temperature control and RO membrane sweating systems were established to an integrated temperature and sweating control system (ITSCS) in the left calf segment with critical indicators tested. Results demonstrated that the sweating rate, response time and temperature incrementing and declining speeds were reliable for dynamic regulation in thermal manikins, while the control accuracy was acceptable, and average skin temperature deviations in ITSCS from simulation did not exceed 0.2 °C. Thus the ITSCS can be applied to simulate human thermophysiological responses under transient environments. •A simplified one-dimensional human thermoregulatory model was established.•Average skin temperature of the manikin shell was controlled by water circulation.•Regional sweating rate was controlled by adjusting RO membrane permeability.•Control accuracy and response time of the thermal manikin were validated.
ISSN:1290-0729
1778-4166
DOI:10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2022.107941