Nodal network and CFD simulation of airflow and heat transfer in double skin facades with blinds

Hanby, V; Cook, M; Infield, D; Ji, Y; Loveday, D; Mei, L

Abstract

The paper describes a modelling study of heat transfer and buoyancy-driven airflow in double skin facades consisting of a glass outer layer, a control device (venetian blind) and a double-glazed inner skin. The modelling study was based on two approaches — a component-based, lumped parameter simulation which used a public domain, open source
differential/algebraic equation solver and a detailed, CFD calculation which included air flow, conduction, convection and radiation. The primary objective of the work was
to compare the performance of the simplified model with the output of a rigorous CFD calculation.

Citation

Hanby, V., Cook, M., Infield, D., Ji, Y., Loveday, D., & Mei, L. (2008). Nodal network and CFD simulation of airflow and heat transfer in double skin facades with blinds. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 29(1), 45-59. https://doi.org/10.1177/01436244080290010401

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Feb 1, 2008
• Deposit Date: May 27, 2011
• Journal: Building Services Engineering Research and Technology
• Print ISSN: 0143-6244
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 29
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 45-59
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/01436244080290010401
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/01436244080290010401