Temperature load management device, temperature load management method, and computer program
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals exposed to extreme temperature environments face mental and physical burdens due to thermal stress, which can lead to discomfort, decreased work efficiency, and health issues like heat shock and air-conditioning syndrome, as existing temperature control systems fail to effectively manage temperature loads during transitions between environments.
Innovation Solution
A temperature load management device with a control unit that adjusts the ambient temperature and exposure time based on physiological information to reduce thermal stress by quickly lowering or raising the skin temperature relative to normal conditions, using a temperature load reduction model that calculates optimal reduction temperatures and periods to promote heat exchange between the skin and core body temperatures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the air conditioner maintains a constant target temperature, then the system operation is simple, but the user experiences accumulated thermal stress during prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit calculates and sets the appropriate target temperature in advance based on predicted outdoor conditions and user exposure time. This preliminary adjustment ensures that the indoor environment is optimally prepared to receive the user, reducing thermal stress before the user even enters the room.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static constant temperature control to dynamic temperature adjustment based on outdoor conditions. The control unit continuously modifies the target temperature within safe ranges to adapt to changing environmental conditions, reducing accumulated thermal stress.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively reduces thermal stress and improves work efficiency by quickly alleviating the negative effects of extreme temperature exposure, minimizing the risk of heat-related disorders and enhancing comfort during indoor work after outdoor exposure.
Implementation Method 1
promote heat exchange between the skin and core body temperatures
Data Source
AI summary
A temperature load management device is for use in exposing a user to a second environment for removing a first temperature load accumulated in a first environment. The temperature load management device includes the control unit as a main component. The control unit controls the second environment or makes a notification of a time to end the exposing of the user to the second environment, based on physiological information on the user.