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Dynamic modelling of a wind catcher/tower turret for natural ventilation

Elmualim, A. A. (2006) Dynamic modelling of a wind catcher/tower turret for natural ventilation. Building Services Engineering Research & Technology, 27 (3). pp. 165-182. ISSN 0143-6244

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Abstract/Summary

This paper discusses experimental and theoretical investigations and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling considerations to evaluate the performance of a square section wind catcher system connected to the top of a test room for the purpose of natural ventilation. The magnitude and distribution of pressure coefficients (C-p) around a wind catcher and the air flow into the test room were analysed. The modelling results indicated that air was supplied into the test room through the wind catcher's quadrants with positive external pressure coefficients and extracted out of the test room through quadrants with negative pressure coefficients. The air flow achieved through the wind catcher depends on the speed and direction of the wind. The results obtained using the explicit and AIDA implicit calculation procedures and CFX code correlate relatively well with the experimental results at lower wind speeds and with wind incidents at an angle of 0 degrees. Variation in the C-p and air flow results were observed particularly with a wind direction of 45 degrees. The explicit and implicit calculation procedures were found to be quick and easy to use in obtaining results whereas the wind tunnel tests were more expensive in terms of effort, cost and time. CFD codes are developing rapidly and are widely available especially with the decreasing prices of computer hardware. However, results obtained using CFD codes must be considered with care, particularly in the absence of empirical data.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Science > School of the Built Environment
ID Code:11949
Uncontrolled Keywords:TOWERS
Additional Information:DOI 10.1191/0143624406bse159oa currently not working

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