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Due to internal or external heat sources (passengers, lights, electrical equipment, sunshine through the windows) temperature inside coaches may rise beyond 20° C even for much lower outside temperatures. In this case the coach may be cooled by outside air through an excessive operation of ventilation. This saves energy for air-conditioning. |
Technology field: Optimisation of comfort functions |
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Related projects: Energy Management System of New Coaches |
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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