Investigation of Opening Position on Natural Cross Ventilation for an Isolated Building

Lip Kean Moey*, Rui Jun Tok, Vin Cent Tai, Prasath Reuben Mathew, Joseph Wu Kai-Seun, Ahmed Nurye Oumer

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Abstract

The opening position is one of the factors that affect the ventilation performance of a building. In this study, the effect of opening position on natural cross ventilation of isolated building was investigated. The airflow pattern and ventilation rate under different opening configurations were analyzed. Eight different opening configurations were considered, including aligned and unaligned openings, as well as vertical-opening design. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation with 3D steady-state RANS equation Shear Stress Transport (SST) k-ω turbulence model was used. The parameters of streamwise dimensionless wind speed ratio (U / U ref ), pressure coefficient (C p ) and dimensionless flow rate (DFR) were analyzed in this study. The results show that the aligned opening configuration Top-Top has the highest DFR at 0.60. This result is similar to that obtained from the literature. In addition, the design of vertical openings can improve the DFR of the building. The DFR of the building is mainly affected by the position of the opening on the windward side. This concludes that the opening positions exert an imperative role in affecting the internal airflow pattern, air recirculation and DFR of a naturally cross ventilated building.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnological Advancement in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering. ICMER 2021
EditorsMuhammad Yusri Ismail, Mohd Shahrir Mohd Sani, Sudhakar Kumarasamy, Mohd Adnin Hamidi, Mohd Shamil Shaari
PublisherSpringer
Pages825-838
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9789811914577
ISBN (Print)9789811914560
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event6th International Conference in Mechanical Engineering Research 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 26 Oct 202127 Oct 2021

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
ISSN (Print)2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)2195-4364

Conference

Conference6th International Conference in Mechanical Engineering Research 2021
Abbreviated titleICMER 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period26/10/2127/10/21

Keywords

  • CFD
  • Natural cross ventilation
  • Opening position
  • Vertical opening

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

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