Application of mathematical modeling to the evaluation of building ventilation systems

Numerical modelling was performed for three-dimensional turbulent buoyant flows emerging from an air diffuser in an air-conditioned, ventilated room. The velocity and temperature distributions of air in the room were calculated, and the calculated results were found to be in reasonable agreement with published experimental observations. Calculations of Air Diffusion Performance Index (ADPI) for a sidewall grille were carried out for different flow rates of air supply. The predicted ADPI values were found generally to be consistent with the corresponding experimental values. It is reasonable to apply the numerical modelling technique for practical use in the prediction of various air-conditioned room environments and the design of building ventilation systems. (A)