A New Type of Air Conditioning System Based on Finned Ceiling Radiant Coupled with Independent Fresh Air and Its Thermal Comfort Experimental Study

The traditional radiation air conditioning system has some problems, such as easy condensation, insufficient refrigeration capacity, complex structure, and control system. Therefore, this study proposes a new type of finned metal radiant plate with large heat flow per unit area, sufficient cooling capacity, and simplified heat exchange system, in order to realize large temperature difference between cooling and heating. The temperature field uniformity and thermal comfort test of a novel type of finned ceiling radiant panel and independent fresh air linked air conditioning system under summer cooling and winter heating circumstances are accomplished through artificially generated climate environments. The study’s findings demonstrate that in the radiation and fresh air modes, the maximum interior temperature differential under cooling conditions does not rise over 2.1°C. The maximum temperature differential in the space at any one moment in the radiation and fresh air modes cannot be greater than 3°C when heating conditions are present. The fresh air’s cooling and dehumidifying effects are clear. The dehumidification efficiency may reach 50%, and the moisture content ranges from 5.48 to 9.63 g/kg. With PMV ranging from −0.34 to 0.54, the enhanced air conditioning system in this research provides exceptionally good thermal comfort. Additionally, the finned radiant panel’s installation area occupies just 14% of the ceiling, which is sufficient to fulfill the room’s cooling and heating load needs as well as provide high thermal comfort and consistent indoor temperature. The theoretical investigation and practical implementation of the direct expansion radiant air conditioning system are both strongly supported by this research.