LoginThis paper is built on the hypothesis that, as the heated area increases from a point source, a displacement flow is maintained until the heated area reaches a critical fraction of the floor area, after which there is a transition to mixing flow.This hypothesis is tested in a series of laboratory experiments with the investigation of thermal stratification and flow patterns produced by a range of area heat sources located on the floor of a naturally ventilated enclosure.
Characterisation of the flow driven by a finite area heat source in a ventilated enclosure
Year:
2002
Bibliographic info:
Proceedings of Room Vent 2002 (8th International Conference on Air Distribution in Rooms) - 8-11 september 2002 - Moltke's palace, Copenhagen - Denmark - pp 581-584, 5 Fig., 5 ref.