People and Heat Gain

Approximate Heat Gain from Occupants in Air Conditioned Spaces - in btu/hr

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The table below can be used to estimate the sensible and latent heat from people. The values can be used to calculate the heat load handled by the air condition system.

Typical Application Sensible Heat
(btu/hr)
Latent Heat
(btu/hr)
Theater-Matinee 200 130
Theater-Evening 215 135
Offices, Hotels, Apartments 215 185
Retail & Department Stores 220 230
Drug Store 220 280
Bank 220 280
Restaurant 240 310
Factory 240 510
Dance Hall 270 580
Factory 330 670
Bowling Alley 510 940
Factory 510 940

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