LoginThis paper reviews the application of CFD for designing and parametric studies of wind-induced natural ventilation. The approaches employed in such applications of CFD are whole-domain and domain-decoupled CFD modelling.
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Tracer gas techniques have been the most appropriate experimental method of determining airflows and ventilation rates in houses.
In a simple single-zone building with two openings under an opposing wind, a macroscopic theoretical analysis of smoke flow direction and smoke mass flow rate is carried out.
A planned new train tunnel under the central parts of Stockholm was intended to be ventilated by natural ventilation and the movement of the trains.
Much attention is given to the consequences of airborne particles on human health and well-being.
If inhaled, welding fumes can be harmful to health, thus exposure must be controlled.
The Aluminerie Alouette Inc. (AAI) smelter in northern Quebec, Canada recently completed a major plant expansion that includes a new casthouse for the continuous production of low-profile, air-cooled aluminium sows.
The results of this investigation revealed the airflow distribution from a new design of supply diffuser under non-isothermal conditions.
The performance of stratum ventilation, a recently developed ventilation strategy, is assessed in terms of thermal comfort and indoor air quality using experimental and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques.
Thermal comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ) play a vital role in creating a pleasant and healthier indoor environment for occupants.
This paper discusses the potential of passive cooling techniques for Malaysian modern houses with the aim of reducing air-conditioning usage.
This study evaluated various ventilation strategies for efficiently removing house dust in the indoor environment.
Building and ductwork leakage are detrimental to energy conservation, comfort, and hygiene. They can cause building damage and it can prevent proper control of the ventilation airflow rates.
Emergency smoke ventilation for a uni-directional traffic road tunnel is studied using a CFD modelling approach. Fire scenarios in an uphill ramp for congested traffic conditions have been considered.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is evidently relevant to the study of fires, yet the intermediate chemistry has yet to be factored successfully into combustion models.
The impact of ventilation on indoor particulate pollution is highlighted by numerous studies.
An experimental study of annular jets with central aspiration is presented. Two flow regimes were studied for creating either local air conditioning or local ventilation systems.
Air curtains are used to eliminate airflows through doorways (doorway tightness).
Air supply volumes and velocities in cleanrooms are monitored by airflow measuring hoods and anemometers but these measuring methods can be inaccurate if used incorrectly.
It is not unusual to face moisture problems in buildings in cold climates and wet regions. It is, however, unusual to have the same problem in a relatively dry region such as Jordon, which has moderate weather conditions and mild winters.