Thermal manikins: Precise thermal testing solutions
The thermal manikins from PT is based on solid scientific research and state of the art technology, designed to imitate human thermal behaviour and evaluate thermal comfort.
Thermal manikins are essential tools for evaluating heat transfer, insulation, and human comfort in various environments. Our thermal manikins at PT Teknik ApS are based on solid scientific research and state of the art technology to offer accurate simulations of human thermal responses, providing reliable data for research and product development.
What is a thermal manikin?
Thermal manikins are designed to replicate human body heat and respond to environmental conditions, mimicking real-life thermal behavior. These manikins accurately measure the skin temperature and heat loss, and calculate the equivalent temperature, clothing values as well as standard, well-documented thermal sensation/comfort indices. are able to measure temperature variations, providing detailed insights into heat loss, insulation performance, and environmental impact. Read more about our other products, such as sweating manikin or to learn more about thermal comfort.
Applications of thermal manikins
Thermal manikins can be placed standing/walking, sitting or lying down depending on the application. The body can be separated in the waist without tools for easy transport and manipulation. They are perfect for testing the effectiveness of materials, products, and systems in terms of thermal comfort and energy efficiency. The manikin control software can be coupled with the JOS – 3 thermophysiology model which enables simulation of realistic thermal behaviour and comfort evaluation in transient environments.
Our thermal manikins are widely used in the following industries:
- Built Environment & HVAC: Optimize heating, cooling, and ventilation systems to ensure comfort and energy efficiency.
- Automotive & Transportation: Assess cabin comfort, improving climate control in vehicles.
- Clothing & Wearables: Test clothing ensembles and garments designs for thermal insulation to enhance comfort.
- Military & Protective Gear: Develop and evaluate clothing for extreme temperature conditions, ensuring maximum protection and evaluating effect on wearers body
Why Choose Our Thermal Manikins?
With over 30 years of experience, we offer:
- Advanced Technology – Equipped with cutting-edge thermal wiring system for precise thermal simulations.
- Fast Testing – Efficient testing methods to accelerate your research and development processes.
- Versatility – Ideal for a wide range of industries, from automotive to textile testing.
- Expert Support – Ongoing technical assistance to help you maximize the value of your manikin
How can thermal manikins mimic human body?
Thermal manikin has heated body with very precise controlling. It is also possible to simulate sweating through water distribution to the skin-surface, simulate both inhale and exhale with breathing system or to simulate different postures including walking.
What is a thermal manikin used for?
Thermal manikin is used to objectively and repeatably measure comfort indices or clothing properties. Its main purpose is to reduce the need for testing with real people.
Where could the thermal manikins be used?
It is mainly used in R&D where the effects of the environment on the human body need to be evaluated. Manikins are typically used in the Automotive to test and evaluate cabin comfort, in indoor building environment to develop HVAC systems and optimize building disposition and in clothing industry to evaluate clothing properties.
Contact us for your thermal manikin needs
Ready to improve your thermal testing? Contact us today on (+45) 31 42 02 38 or info@pt-teknik.dk to explore our thermal manikin solutions and find the perfect fit for your research or product development.
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