Describes the use of a two-layer model to predict mixed convection. It uses a one-equation model for near-wall region and the standard k-e model for the outer-wall region. In six cases its validation shows good agreement between computed and measured data. The model also reduces computing costs.
A two-layer turbulence model for simulating indoor airflow. Part II. Applications.

Year:
2001
Bibliographic info:
Energy and Buildings, No 33, 2001, pp 627-639, 12 figs, 6 tabs, 16 refs.