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PMV Control Boosts Comfort and Cuts Energy Use in Cooling Systems.

USE OF PMV CONTROL TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN COMFORT COOLING APPLICATIONS
Ljubomir Erakovic, Ben Evans

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The article explores using a Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) control system in HVAC to improve thermal comfort and energy efficiency. PMV considers factors like metabolic rate, clothing, air temperature, radiant temperature, air speed, and humidity for better comfort control. By comparing PMV-based and air temperature-based control strategies in a simulated office space, researchers found that PMV control can enhance comfort and reduce energy consumption during hot weather.