Gana, G. and Awbia, H. B.
1994 Building and Environment, 29(4): 449-459
Gana, G. and Awbia, H. B., (1994), "Numerical simulation of the indoor environment", Building and Environment, 29(4): 449-459.
Abstract:
The CFD program VORTEX which has been developed for predicting the indoor environment in occupied spaces is described. The flow equations are the continuity equation, the Navier-Stokes equation, the thermal energy equation, the concentration equation and the equations for the kinetic energy of turbulence (k) and its dissipation rate (var epsilon) of the k-var epsilon turbulence model. The equations are solved for the 3-D Cartesian system using the SIMPLE algorithm. The program produces a direct simulation of the thermal comfort indices PMV and PPD and the air quality of room air. Some applications involving mechanically ventilated (heating and cooling) and naturally ventilated rooms are presented. Results in the form of velocity vectors and contours for temperature, thermal comfort indices (PMV and PPD) and CO2 concentration are produced for the cases investigated. Simulations using this program can provide design data as required by thermal comfort and indoor air quality standards and guides.
