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People Heat Gain

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    Sensible and Latent heat gains per person are based on ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals 30.4 Table 1.

      Total Heat (Btu/H)    
    ActivitySensible Gain/PersonLatent Gain/PersonLow Radiant %High Radiant %
    Seated in theater2251056027
    Seated in theater, night2451056027
    Seated, very light work2451556027
    Moderately active, office work2502005838
    Standing, light work, walking2502005838
    Walking, standing2502505838
    Sedentary work2752754935
    Light bench work2754754935
    Moderate dancing3055454935
    Walking 3 mph, light machine work3756254935
    Heavy work5808705419
    Heavy machine work, lifting6359655419
    Athletics71010905419