CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

DUBAI AND PSYCHROMETRIC

CHART
PSYCHROMETRY
Psychrometry it is the field of engineering concerned with the physical and
thermodynamic properties of gas vapour mixtures.
When designing an air conditioning system ,the temperature and moisture content
of the air to be conditioned ,and the same properties of the air needed to produce the
desired air conditioning effect
In other words ,psychrometry is the study of moisture of dry air and water vapour.
PSYCHROMETRIC CHART AND
ITS PARAMETERS
IT IS APPLIED TO ANY PHYSICAL SYSTEM CONSISTING OF GAS VAPOUR MIXTUES THE
MOST COMMOM SYSTEM OF INTEREST IS THE MIXTURE OF WATER VAPOUR AND AIR
,BECAUSE OF ITS APPLICATION IN HEATING,VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
AND METEOROLOGY.
THE PSYCHROMETRIC CHART PARAMETERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
oDRY BULB TEMPERATURE
oWET BULB TEMPERATURE
oDEW POINT TEMPERATURE
oRELATIVE HUMIDITY
oHUMIDITY RATIO
oSPECIFIC ENTHALPY
oSPECIFIC VOLUME
DRY BULB TEMPERATURE
 The dry-bulb temperature (DBT) is the temperature of air measured by a thermometer freely
exposed to the air, but shielded from radiation and moisture. DBT is the temperature that is usually
thought of as air temperature, and it is the true thermodynamic temperature.
WET BULB TEMPERATURE
 The wet-bulb temperature is defined as the temperature of a parcel of air cooled
to saturation (100% relative humidity) by the evaporation of water into it, with the
latent heat supplied by the parcel. A wet-bulb thermometer indicates
a temperature close to the true (thermodynamic) wet-bulb temperature
DEW POINT TEMPERATURE
The dewpoint temperature is the temperature at which the air can no longer
"hold" all of the water vapor which is mixed with it, and some of the water vapor
must condense into liquid water. The dew point is always lower than (or equal to)
the air temperature
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Relative humidity (RH) is the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapor to the
equilibrium vapor pressure of water at a given temperature. Relative
humidity depends on temperature and the pressure of the system of interest. The
same amount of water vapor results in higher relative humidity in cool air than
warm air.
HUMIDITY RATIO
Humidity Ratio. The humidity ratio is sometimes referred to as moisture content or
the mixing ratio. It is the mass of water vapor per unit mass of dry air. The
humidity ratio (W) can be calculated if the % moisture by volume (%MV) is known.
SPECIFIC ENTHALPY
Specific Enthalpy is the total energy in a system due to pressure and temperature
per unit of mass in that system. Specific enthalpy is used in thermodynamic
equations when one wants to know the energy for a given single unit mass of a
substance. The SI units for specific enthalpy are kJ/kg (kilojoules per kilogram).
SPECIFIC VOLUME
The specific volume of a substance is the ratio of the substance's volume to its
mass. It is the reciprocal of density and an intrinsic property of matter as
well. Specific volume is defined as the number of cubic meters occupied by one
kilogram of a particular substance.
CLIMATE CLASSIFICATION ON
PSYCHROMETRIC CHART
THE GRAPH SHOWS THE PSYCHROMETRIC BEHAVIOUR OF CLIMATE IN
DIFFERENT IN DIFFERENT CLIMATIC ZONES
1. WARM AND HUMID
2. HOT AND HUMID
3. HOT AND DRY
4. WARM AND DRY
5. MODERATE
6. COOL
PSYCHROMETRY AND
CLIMATE RELATION
A division of climate zones according to
temperature and rainfall or to natural and
scenic aspects fails to allow clear conclusions
regarding room conditioning measures. It is
not possible to directly identify which
measures are necessary to ensure a
comfortable room climate. The climate in
deserts close to the sea with its high absolute
humidity is completely different from the dry
continental desert climate. Neither the
divisions named above nor the common
climate diagrams show these differences. An
extensive climate data evaluation of outdoor
temperatures and absolute humidity was
needed to arrive at a representative climate
zone division for building climatology (Liedl,
2011)
Based on the effective climate classification according to Köppen–Geiger for a representative number of several hundred
cities the hourly values of a year for the outdoor air temperature and the absolute humidity were projected in a psychrometric
chart. This provides an outline of a location’s climate that shows whether heating or cooling, humidifying or dehumidifying is
required, or whether we are dealing with a temperate climate, which places no major demands on building climatology
systems. The international standard ASHRAE-55 is used to define a comfort area for low wind speeds. It also shows in
combination with the cooling and heating degree days as well as the (de)humidifying gram days whether a comfortable
indoor climate can be achieved by taking passive measures or whether active cooling is needed throughout the year.
 
LATITUDE AND CLIMATE
 CLIMATE ZONING IN
PSYCHROMETRIC CHART
 The psychrometric chart corresponds to Richard Mollier’s h-
x diagram. It shows changes in the moisture content of air
and requirements imposed on room conditioning by the
outdoor climate. In the international context the temperatures
are given on the x-axis, while their absolute humidity levels
are given on the y-axis. The graph curves represent levels of
relative humidity. The psychrometric chart enables the
allocation of a location to a climate zone with regard to
building climatology and room conditioning. For
comparison,  the common climate diagram according to
Walther, Lieth makes temperature and rainfall visible.

 In the following chart the orange region represents Dubai’s

climatic zoning
DUBAI
Dubai is one of the seven emirates of
the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is
located south of the Persian Gulf on
the Arabian Peninsula.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the only
two emirates to have veto power over
critical matters of national importance
in the country's legislature.
DUBAI CLIMATE : HOT AND
DRY
Summers in Dubai are extremely hot, windy and dry, with an Max. temp 50°C, Min. temp 30 °.
Deserts are cool and short with an Max. temp 23 °C (73 °F), Min. temp 14 °C (57°F).Av. Rain is 5.91 in
per year.
Dubai has a hot desert climate. Summers in Dubai are extremely hot, windy, and humid, with an average
high around 41 C (106 F) and overnight lows around 30 °C (86 F) in the hottest month, August. Most
days are sunny throughout the year. Winters are warm with an average high of 24 C (75 °F) and
overnight lows of 14 C (57 °F) in January, the coldest month. Precipitation, however, has been
increasing in the last few decades, with accumulated rain reaching 94.3 mm (3.71 in) per year. Dubai
summers are also known for the moderate to high humidity level, which can make it uncomfortable for
many. The highest recorded temperature in Dubai is 52.1 °C (126 F), reached in July 2002

 AVERAGE MIN AND MAX TEMPERATURE

  AVERAGE RAINFALL

 AVERAGE RELATIVE HUMIDITY

PASSIVE COOLING
TECHNIQUES
LOUVERED SHADING DEVICES
 A louvered shading device was positioned in the south east 
façade of the building in order to block sun gain in summer
and to also allow wind to pass through it and cool the area.
The shading is designed in such a way that it blocks the sun
in summer yet allows it to enter in the winter. The louvers
were horizontally
DOUBLE GLAZING placed and rotated to 45 (tilt 
 The insulation
angle) degrees.of a window is determined by the space
between two glass panels. The cavity created between the two
panes of glasses can either be filled by gas or vacuumed. the
glass is filled with argon in order to reduce the transmission o
WIND
heat.TOWERS AND CROSS VENTILATION
 Wind towers provide a low carbon ventilation system which
can deliver fresh air to the occupants without using any kind
mechanical system. It can further be assumed that the air is
both clean and fresh because of the reduction of pollution in
GREEN ROOFrate. 
the airflow
  the roof is one of the main solar heat gain points in a buildin
so by using a high level of insulation it can reduce 
heat conduction to the interior of the building. The other
important sustainable points are producing oxygen for the
environment, reducing the heat island effect in the urban
 INSULATION
 Passive design must include insulation to reduce heat loss or gain throughout the building envelope. Insulation acts as
a barrier to heat flow, reducing heat loss in winter to keep the house warm and reducing heat gain in summer to keep
the house cool. Inadequate insulation and air leakage are the main causes of heat loss in buildings. Insulation is
therefore used in walls, ceiling and floors
EVAPOURATIVE COOLING VIA FOUNDATIONS
 A fountain can cool the air when it combines with water and evaporates leading to a reduction in air temperature. In
order to obtain the best effect from cooling by this method, the interaction between water and air needs to be as
widespread as possible. If water is distributed well, this will be more effective in cooling the air. It should also be noted
that the water does not simply cool the air, it also cleans it.
 Water can remove dust or other contaminants which are found in air; these both refresh the air and create a fresher and
more pleasant environment.
INDIRECT RADIANT COOLING
 Radiant cooling takes place through the net emission of electromagnetic waves from warm objects to cool ones. The
process then continues until both objects reach the same temperature

LIGHT COLOUR COATINGS WITH HIGH

REFLECTION
 exterior walls exposed to solar radiation can transfer a huge amount of heat to a building; this therefore affects the
temperature of interior spaces and can also decrease the comfort level temperature. To reduce heat transmission, solar
reflective coating can be used to reduce the temperature of the interior in addition to the cooling loads.
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