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comfort temperature

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comfort temperature [′kəm·fərt ‚tem·prə·chər]
(mechanical engineering)
Any one of the indexes in which air temperatures have been adjusted to represent human comfort or discomfort under prevailing conditions of temperature, humidity, radiation, and wind.


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Because the ground stays a constant temperature, and one that's close to the human comfort temperature of 72 degrees, the ground-source heat pump can work more efficiently to heat and cool a home than a traditional air.
When using air conditioners, it is best to establish your comfort temperature, and then setting your thermostat at that level permanently.
The new Welcome Break motorway service area on the M54 near Telford is a 24 hour operation with a considerable service requirement to ensure comfort temperatures for customers and staff at all times.
 
 
 
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