Study on the thermal accumulation and distribution inside a parked car cabin

• Main Authors: Al-Kayiem, Hussain H., Sidik , M.F.B.M., Munusammy, Y.R.A.L.
• Format: Citation Index Journal
• Published: Science Publications 2010
• Subjects: TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering; TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/4210/1/ajassp.2010.784.789; http://www.thescipub.com/; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/4210/

Problem statement: When a vehicle is parked under the direct sun, the accumulated heat is affecting many interiors inside the vehicle cabin, such as the vinyl materials of the dashboard, the leather covers and the electronic components. Also, it represents an uncomfortable operating period for the p...