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Application of for Predicting Indoor Airflow and Thermal Comfort. Preview. Introduction CFD Theory Thermal Comfort Airpak Case Study Future Works. Introduction. Indoor environment design and assessment Airflow pattern, velocity, temperature, and contaminant concentration.
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Application of for Predicting Indoor Airflow and Thermal Comfort
Preview • Introduction • CFD Theory • Thermal Comfort • Airpak • Case Study • Future Works
Introduction • Indoor environment design and assessment Airflow pattern, velocity, temperature, and contaminant concentration • Indoor energy analysis • Energy programs: uniform distribution of air temperature • Complication: forced ventilation and natural ventilation
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Advantages: Low cost, high speed, complete information, ability to simulate realistic conditions and ideal conditions. Disadvantages: fast computer with a large memory Introduction • Experimental measurements and computational simulations
Ventilation CFD Model The Navier-Stokes equations Mass continuity Momentum (u, v, w) Temperature Species
High High Computing time Accuracy Indoor zero-equation model Model Standard Mixing-length model RNG Model Low Low Viscosity Models • Laminar flow (Re < 2500) • Turbulent flow (Re>= 2500)
Flux Laws Conservation Principles Mathematical Models Numerical Method Finite Volume Formulations Computer Programs Grid or Mesh Generation Methods Finite Element Formulations Numerical Predictions Problem Parameters Post Processing Tools Interpretation CFD Elements Mathematical Description of the Problem of Interest
ASHRAE Summer and Winter Comfort Zone: ASHRAEthermal sensation scale: • + 3 Hot • + 2 Warm • + 1 Slightly Warm • 0 Neutral • 1 Slightly Cold • 2 Cool • - 3 Cold Humidity ratio, g/kg Dew point temperature 0C winter summer Operative temperature (ASHRAE standard 55) Thermal Comfort
PMV (Predicted Mean Vote) PPD (Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied) (ASHRAE Fundamental, 2001) 80 50 PPD % 30 20 10 5 -1.5 -2.0 1.5 2.0 -0.8 -0.5 0.5 0.8 0 PMV
FLUENT Is a virtual prototyping CFD software that lets you evaluate and understand your ventilation system performance. • Airflow patterns • Air turbulence • Contaminant transport • Temperature and humidity distribution • Thermal comfort • Room pressurization • Equipment effects • Process exhaust
2.Physical Modeling and Boundary Conditions Steady or Transient ? Laminar or Turbulent ? Solving variables? Physical models? Initial conditions? Boundary Conditions?
Examine the mesh • Aspect ratio • Face alignment • Volume Refine the mesh Generate new mesh No Re-examine the mesh • Flow objects • Local mesh control • Object-specific meshing control OK Solve 3. Meshing Generate first mesh Mesh quality is important!!!
Setup: • Maximum number of iterations • Convergence criteria • Discretization scheme • Under-relaxation factors Accuracy depends on: • Accuracy of physical models • Accuracy of boundary conditions • Accuracy of the modeling assumptions • Numerical scheme • Resolution of mesh 4. Solving the Problem
Case study Edward Ben
12 L/s 53 L/s, 15.8 0C 28 L/s 23 L/s Case study (a) Computer 108 w Light 120 w People 73 w Ben Outlet vent Induction Unit 40 L/s, 21 0C 04/06/2003
Temperature 04/06/2003,Cooling
Temperature Validation Sensor 3 Sensor 1 Sensor 2 6% 5% 2% 4% Sensor 4 z Sensor x Ben 04/06/2003
Y = 1.1 m z x PMV Ben 04/06/2003
Airflow Ben 04/06/2003
Airflow y z Ed Ben
y x Airflow Ed
Temperature Comparison Nozzle diffuser Slot diffuser
Airflow Comparison Nozzle diffuser Slot diffuser
Y = 1.1 m z x PMV Comparison Ben Ben Nozzle diffuser Slot diffuser
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Recommendations for future works 2. Office Space Template
Personal Inlet Diffuser Outlet Personal Inlet Diffuser
Airflow • Temperature • Relative Humidity • Indoor Air Quality • Thermal Comfort Energy Simulation Program $ $ $ Cost Analysis A tool to assist Real Property Operations in improving the quality of indoor office environments and reducing energy waste.