Home comfort control using combined temperature and humidity measurements
OwnerDavid Lowinventor
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Abstract
This thermostat controls to a constant ratio of temperature and humidity to give approximately constant comfort. It is especially suited for residences with air conditioning equipment but without specific humidity lowering equipment. The thermostat significantly reduces air conditioner running time without degrading comfort as humidity declines in its air-conditioned space. During winter operation the thermostat characteristically raises its dry bulb set point as humidity decreases.
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A thermostat combining temperature and humidity measurements in a ratio to produce essentially constant comfort as a means to reduce air conditioner running time in the order of 26 percent without loss of comfort in a residence having no specific humidity control equipment, said thermostat also providing stable control in a heating mode.
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