- 1. Building Airflow and Thermal Management
- CityFFD - City Fast Fluid Dynamics
- CityBEM - City Building Energy Model and Whole-building energy analysis
- Built Environment Scaling and Similarity with 3D Printing Applications
- Natural Ventilation Potential Map
- Forecasting Built Environment by Numerical Weather Prediction Models
- Smart Air Curtains
- Sub-Scale Model Experiment and Dimensionless Design
- Modular Growing Bed Ventilation System Design With SLA(Stereolithography Apparatus) 3D Printing Technology
- 2. Building Fire Protection and Smoke Management
- People
Smart Air Curtains
Students: Senwen Yang, Ph.D. Candidate, Cheng Zhang, M.A.Sc. Candidate, Chang Shu, Ph.D. Candidate
Publications:
- L. Wang and Z. Zhong. 2014. An approach to determine infiltration characterisitcs of building entrance equipped with air curtains. Energy and Buildings. Volume 75, June 2014, Pages 312–320. (IF: 2.679)
Research Highlights:
AMCA News:
- Investigation of the Impact of Building Entrance Air Curtain on Whole Building Energy Use
- Air Curtains Approved as Alternate to Vestibules in 2015 IECC
Selected Results:
Test Facility - the CUBE (Concordia University Building Environment test lab)
Features:
- Size: 2.4 m x 2.4 m x 2.4 m
- PIV Measurements: transparent chamber of Lexan panels
- Flexibility: adjustable walls and ceilings, and rotatable platform best for many different tests
- Low Temperature Achievable: -40 °C can be achieved from a nearby environmental chamber
(Pictures and videos courtesy from MEKANIC, thanks to Thierry Lafrance)
