2001 · 13 citations · 2 references
EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringBuilding ScienceComputational Fluid DynamicsFluid DynamicsVentilationAir Distribution SystemsAirflow DistributionAirflow SimulationBuilding AerodynamicsVentilation ModelingVentilation System DesignAir Velocity DistributionCfd SimulationDiffusersFlow DirectionIndoor Airflow ModelingIndoor Airflow SimulationRoom Airflow SimulationVentilation Simulation Models
This study demonstrated how to use two simplified methods, the box and momentum methods, to simulate complex diffusers in room airflow modeling by computational fluid dynamics. The two methods require additional flow information that is not available from product catalogues of diffuser manufacturers. This information includes the distribution of discharge air velocity, box size, and flow direction. This research developed a method of test (MOT) on how to obtain the additional information with minimal effort under the ASHRAE Standard 70-1991.
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