Windtech Technology - Measuring Cold Exposure via Conjugate Heat Transfer

Abstract

Windtech technology is based on a novel patented technique of measuring cold exposure (UK Patent Office Application Number: 1914757.8, titled: Measuring cold exposure, dated: 11th October 2019). In this technology, the cold is measured via the response of an electrical heater exposed to environmental elements such as ambient temperature, wind, humidity, and irradiance. In this technology, the heater is set at a fixed wattage (however, may be set on variable wattage considering the application) when exposed to the environmental elements. When in operation, the heater stabilizes at a temperature referred at as a "heated temperature" in a short period of time. This value is calibrated against the heat loss, which reflects a cumulative effect of all environmental elements and gives a more realistic value, or in other words, the 'the true feeling of cold'. The technology is equipped with a number of sensors measuring ambient temperature, humidity, irradiance, and wind speed. The technology does not have any moving parts, provides a more reliable and stable output of data, and can be integrated with other systems.