Application of computational fluid dynamics in room ventilation

Awbi, H. B. (1989) Application of computational fluid dynamics in room ventilation. Building and Environment, 24 (1). pp. 73-84. ISSN 1873-684X doi: 10.1016/0360-1323(89)90018-8

Abstract/Summary

This paper presents the results of a computer program developed for solving 2- and 3-D ventilation problems. The program solves, in finite difference form, the steady-state conservation equations of mass, momentum and thermal energy. Presentation of the fluctuating velocity components is made using the k-ϵ turbulence model. Predicted results of air velocity and temperature distribution in a room are corroborated by experimental measurements. The numerical solution is extended to other room ventilation problems of practical interest.