In product development, correctly understanding “human comfort” and reflecting it in design directly improves product value and ensures market competitiveness.
We will introduce the latest approach to comfort evaluation using thermal simulation and human modeling.
A Chinese EV manufacturer will take the stage to present their latest approach to comfort evaluation using 3D long-time transient analysis of cabin cool-down and warm-up.

In the automotive industry, CAE/simulation engineers, engineers in charge of MBD, and vehicle HVAC engineers.
In the construction industry, HVAC system development engineers and building and dwelling HVAC engineers,
In the apparel/sports sector, wearable electronics developers and clothing/sportswear developers,
In the medical field, medical professionals and engineers with issues related to human comfort will find this information very useful.

In addition to quantitative evaluation using test mannequins, thermal environment evaluation methods that combine sensory evaluation by test subjects will be introduced, and a variety of case studies will be covered, including smart HVAC design, heat load analysis of architectural spaces, humidity behavior modeling of clothing and materials, and applications to medical and infant models.
The seminar will also focus on global product development perspectives that take into account regional and gender differences in thermal sensation and the latest trends in high-resolution 3D human body modeling, providing multifaceted knowledge useful for design and evaluation.
It is practical and advanced for all those involved in the development of products, spaces, and systems related to thermal environments.

For 3D long duration transient comfort simulations combining cabin cool-down and warm-up, the Human/Mannequin Testing and Simulation Comfort Evaluation Methodology
Use of simulation and testing in product development, including.

Evaluation of thermal comfort and vehicle driving cycles in transient and asymmetric environments as a simulation strategy for smart HVAC development
Development of HVAC controls that reduce energy consumption and take comfort into account by targeting heating and cooling of uncomfortable areas and optimization of cabin air conditioning using high-speed transient 3D flow analysis and machine learning

Air Conditioning Design and Thermal Management in Buildings and Infrastructure simulation of local comfort considerations and HVAC controls in architectural design as HVAC and thermal environment design in buildings and office spaces
Analysis of long term environmental loads including asymmetric heat loads (e.g. cold and solar radiation at windows) and weather conditions, or evaluation of the impact of material properties and weather accuracy on energy consumption
Thermal analysis of EV charging stations and energy storage facilities considering long term loads such as solar radiation and weather as heat load simulation for EV charging and energy storage facilities

Advanced modeling of clothing and materials and analysis of humidity behavior, including perspiration, evaporation, moisture absorption and diffusion
Evaluation of physical properties of garments and materials and verification of performance through simulation and design input based on human physiology simulation (skin wetness, perspiration rate, body temperature, etc.)

Applications of human body thermal models and the latest technological trends include comfort analysis considering regional and gender differences and the use of human body thermal models in the medical field (anesthesia, surgical cooling, infant models, etc.)
Prospects for the development of high-resolution 3D human body models and site-specific modeling.