Localized Human Thermal and Respiratory Impact of AC Condenser Exhaust in Semi- Enclosed Urban Spaces

Authors

  • Abhishek Agrawal Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, University Institute of Technology, RGPV, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Jeshika Malviya Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Institute of Technology, RGPV, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Keywords:

AC Condenser Exhaust, Urban Thermal Comfort, Semi- Enclosed Urban Space, Breathing Zone Exposure, CFD Simulation, UTCI, PM2.5, Urban Heat Island, Building Code, Pedestrian Health, Bhopal

References

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Salamanca, F., Krpo, A., Martilli, A., & Clappier, A. (2014). Anthropogenic heating of the urban environment due to air conditioning. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 119(10), 5949–5965. https://doi. org/10.1002/2013JD021225

Kikegawa, Y., Tanaka, A., Ohashi, Y., Ihara, T., & Shigeta, Y. (2019). Urban warming and future air-conditioning use in an Asian megacity: Importance of positive feedback. npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, 2, 39. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41612-019-0096-2

Published

2026-05-26

How to Cite

Agrawal, A. ., & Malviya, J. . (2026). Localized Human Thermal and Respiratory Impact of AC Condenser Exhaust in Semi- Enclosed Urban Spaces. Journal of Advanced Research in Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 13(1&2), 6-16. Retrieved from https://adrjournalshouse.com/index.php/mechanical-engg-technology/article/view/2703