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Comfort Engineering

Latent Loads vs Sensible Loads

Why lowering the thermostat isn't always the answer to feeling cool during the summer.

In Raleigh, the 'latent load'—the amount of moisture in the air—is often higher than the 'sensible load'—the actual air temperature. High humidity prevents human sweat from evaporating, making a 72-degree room feel stuffy. Here's how to fix it.

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The Technical Mechanism

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Clinical Application

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