LoginThis paper describes a re-analysis of internal pressure and building ventilation in a single-opening enclosure ventilated by winds. The dynamics of internal pressure is governed by a nonlinear oscillation equation.
Volume 10: 2011-2012
The International Journal of Ventilation, Volume 10, 2011-2012
Volume content
Revisiting Internal Pressure Dynamics in a Single Opening Enclosure Ventilated by Wind | 2011 | English
Investigation of Ventilation Effectiveness for Wind-Driven Single-Sided Ventilated Buildings Located in an Urban Environment | 2011 | English
This study employed large-eddy simulation (LES) to investigate wind-driven single-sided natural ventilation for an idealized building model located in an urban environment.
A model tunnel (approximately ten hydraulic diameters) with different designs of the tunnel mouth has been placed in a wind tunnel and has been subjected to the effects of external wind by varying the wind direction at the mouth of the tunnel.
Although it has been used for many years in commercial buildings, the application of demand controlled ventilation in residences is limited.
Ventilation Strategies in School Buildings for Optimization of Air Quality, Energy Consumption and Environmental Comfort in Mediterranean Climates | 2011 | English
This study copes with the problem of ventilation in existing educational environments in terms of indoor air quality (AIQ), comfort and energy consumption.
The ‘Wind-Rain’ House, was designed by the New Zealand architect, Nigel Cook. First built in New Zealand in 1985 its design concept for indoor thermal comfort is quite different from local conventional houses.
Climate Responsive Traditional Architecture of Chettinadu Housing in Tamilnadu, India- A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis During Summer | 2011 | English
Buildings represent the major energy consuming sector in India. Sustainable and climate responsive architecture offers possible solutions to this high energy demand.
Ventilated Active Façades to Reduce the Cooling Demand of Office Buildings - the Case of Spain | 2011 | English
This paper analyses the energy efficiency of a Ventilated Active Façade (VAF) applied to office buildings in Spain in comparison with conventional façades that comply with the minimum energy requirements of the Spanish Technical Building Regulatio
Ventilation in Self-Built Houses - A Study Through Wind Tunnel Measurements in Campinas, Brazil | 2011 | English
Natural ventilation of buildings is a design strategy for the passive cooling of buildings that can be considerably efficient if properly undertaken.
Observation of Environmental Control Behaviour in Elementary School Classrooms Equipped with Air-Conditioning Systems and Ceiling Fans for Cooling | 2011 | English
This study conducted investigations aimed at clarifying the differences in environmental control behaviour, thermal/air environments and pupils' thermal sensations before and after installation of cooling systems.
Evaluation of Natural Ventilation and Cooling Systems using Dynamic Simulation Methods | 2011 | English
This paper presents a simplified modelling process by using experimental results to form empirical relationships for a particular novel windcatcher natural ventilation and cooling system developed by Monodraught in the United Kingdom.
Domain Decomposition Technique Applied to the Evaluation of Cross-Ventilation Performance for Various Opening Conditions of a Building | 2011 | English
In order to ascertain the relationship between opening conditions and indoor airflow characteristics, case studies were conducted by performing CFD analysis using the domain decomposition technique.
A Study on the Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient and Thermal Resistance of Clothing under Cross Ventilation | 2011 | English
The convective heat transfer coefficient around the human body is important for evaluating the effects that airflows exert on thermal comfort. However measuring it is generally difficult.
The issue of evaluating possible strategies for improving the building stock's energy and environmental performance is crucial. This applies to all buildings including residential and non-residential.
Old buildings represent, in many countries, a great part of the existing building stock. In France this amounts to more than 30%. It is important that they are retrofitted to improve energy performance.
Moisture Sorption Properties of Modified Porous Clays for Roof Evaporative Cooling Applications | 2011 | English
This research concentrates on evaporative cooling, a sustainable and alternative way to cool a roof surface by taking advantage of the properties of porous materials.
Energy Consumption Variation due to Different Thermal Comfort Categorization Introduced by European Standard EN 15251 for New Building Design and Major Rehabilitations | 2011 | English
European CEN Standard EN 15251 (2007) requires indoor thermal comfort conditions to be assessed and to fall within a category system for different levels of expectation and building purpose. The COMMONCENSE project has prepared and provided infor
This paper presents an investigation into solutions for the system design of a centralized DCV system in multi-family dwellings. The design focused on simple and inexpensive solutions.
A Long-Term Modelling Study of Ventilation and VOC Distribution in Multi-family Residential Buildings in the Severe Cold Region of China | 2011 | English
In this paper, a long-term numerical study which examines the unique airflow pattern and the corresponding VOC distribution within a typical apartment building in the severe cold region of China is described.
Evaluating the Influence of Window Types on the Natural Ventilation Performance of Residential Buildings in Hong Kong | 2011 | English
Unlike cold climate regions, where natural ventilation is not preferred during winter, natural ventilation is always preferred in Hong Kong for cooling because of the subtropical climate.