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Optimization of Window Positions for Wind-Driven Natural Ventilation Performance [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
This paper optimizes opening positions on building facades to maximize the natural ventilation’s potential for ventilation and cooling purposes. The paper demonstrates how to apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation results to architectural ...
Han, Jung Min   +4 more
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Practical natural ventilation performance metric based on thermal autonomy for sustainable building design [PDF]

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences, 2019
Natural ventilation is an essential component in sustainable building design. However, successfully incorporating it remains difficult because the utilizable amounts of ambient energy resources differ according to project conditions such as ambient ...
Hiyama Kyosuke, Wen Liwei
doaj   +1 more source

A New Correlation for Single-Sided Natural Ventilation Rate Based on Full-Scale Experimental Study in Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang, China

open access: yesBuildings, 2023
Although research on the natural ventilation of single-sided buildings is progressing, research on the natural ventilation of the Mogao Grottoes, which have special shapes and structures, is relatively limited.
Junjie Zhang   +4 more
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Behavior Characteristics of Hazardous Gas and Scattering Coal Dust in Coal Storage Sheds

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2021
This study has comprehensively analyzed the ventilation system of an indoor coal storage shed using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). In addition, the effects of the plan to improve the ventilation system were investigated by synthesizing the results ...
Mok-Lyang Cho, Ji-Soo Ha, Tae-Kwon Kim
doaj   +1 more source

Large-Eddy Simulations of Wind-Driven Cross Ventilation, Part 2: Comparison of Ventilation Performance Under Different Ventilation Configurations

open access: yesFrontiers in Built Environment, 2022
Natural ventilation can contribute to a sustainable and healthy built environment, but the flow can be highly dependent on the ventilation configuration and the outdoor turbulent wind conditions.
Yunjae Hwang, Catherine Gorlé
doaj   +1 more source

Enhancement of Natural Ventilation using Solar Chimney: A Numerical Investigation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Rural areas have shortage of electricity, so natural ventilation becomes necessary. Ventilation through solar chimney harnesses solar energy as energy source and can be installed in rural buildings for improvement of air circulation.
Kumar, J. (Jitendra)   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Evaluating single-sided natural ventilation models against full-scale idealised measurements: impact of wind direction and turbulence [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Commonly single-sided natural ventilation is used in temperate climates to provide comfortable and healthy indoor environments. However, within built-up areas it is difficult to predict natural ventilation rates for buildings as they depend on many flow ...
Barlow, J. F.   +5 more
core   +3 more sources

Assessment of Natural Ventilation Potential for Residential Buildings across Different Climate Zones in Australia

open access: yesAtmosphere, 2017
In this study, the natural ventilation potential of residential buildings was numerically investigated based on a typical single-story house in the three most populous climate zones in Australia.
Zijing Tan, Xiang Deng
doaj   +1 more source

Natural ventilation as a passive cooling strategy for multi-story buildings: analytic vertical skycourt formations

open access: yesCity, Territory and Architecture, 2023
Natural ventilation has been one of the most important passive cooling strategies for conditioning the built environment. However, several challenges influence natural ventilation in multi-story buildings.
Rasha A. Ali   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ventilation Characteristics and Performance Evaluation of Different Window-Opening Forms in a Typical Office Room

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2021
As most existing office buildings in China lack fresh air systems for ventilation, natural ventilation with windows remains the main means of improving indoor air quality and adjusting indoor thermal comfort.
Yuanyuan Wang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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