DESIGN OF A THERMAL MANIKIN SYSTEM WITH SCADA-BASED TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND CONTROL
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.62985/j.huit_ojs.vol26.no4.674Keywords:
SCADA, thermal manikin, temperature control, body-temperature simulation, thermal comfort.Abstract
This study presents the design, fabrication, and operation of a thermal manikin system that reproduces body-temperature distribution at 15 locations. Each location is equipped with a resistive heating element and is controlled independently through SCADA software, allowing the setpoint to be adjusted for the corresponding body region. The software monitors the measured temperature in real time, records the data throughout the experiment, and exports the results to Microsoft Excel for subsequent analysis. Experimental operation showed that the system could regulate the temperature of individual locations and continuously capture their cooling profiles. The developed model provides a practical experimental platform for further studies of heat transfer and clothing thermal comfort.
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