All Outputs (58)

Nodal network and CFD simulation of airflow and heat transfer in double skin facades with blinds (2008)
Journal Article
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

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 approa... Read More about Nodal network and CFD simulation of airflow and heat transfer in double skin facades with blinds.

CFD modelling of naturally ventilated double-skin facades with venetian blinds (2008)
Journal Article
Ji, Y., Cook, M., Hanby, V., Infield, D., Loveday, D., & Mei, L. (2008). CFD modelling of naturally ventilated double-skin facades with venetian blinds. Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 1(3), 185-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/19401490802478303

This study describes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling of naturally ventilated double-skin facades (DSFs) with Venetian blinds inside the facade cavity. The 2D modelling work investigates the coupled convective, conductive and radiative... Read More about CFD modelling of naturally ventilated double-skin facades with venetian blinds.

CFD modelling of double-skin facades with venetian blinds (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Ji, Y., Cook, M., Hanby, V., Infield, D., Loveday, D., & Mei, L. (2007, September). CFD modelling of double-skin facades with venetian blinds. Presented at The 10th International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) Conference and Exhibition, Beijing, China

This paper describes CFD modelling of Double Skin Façades (DSF) with venetian blinds inside the façade cavity. The 2-D modelling work investigates the coupled convective, conductive and radiative heat transfer through the DSF system. The angles of th... Read More about CFD modelling of double-skin facades with venetian blinds.

Numerical studies of displacement natural ventilation in multi-storey buildings connected to an atrium (2007)
Journal Article
multi-storey buildings connected to an atrium. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 28(3), 207-222. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143624407077190

This paper describes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations used to investigate displacement natural ventilation in simple multi-storey spaces connected to an atrium. The purpose of the work is to demonstrate the potential of CFD for modellin... Read More about Numerical studies of displacement natural ventilation in multi-storey buildings connected to an atrium.

The influence of blinds on temperatures and air flows within ventilated double-skin façades (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Mei, L., Loveday, D., Infield, D., Hanby, V., Cook, M., Ji, Y., …Bates, J. (2007, June). The influence of blinds on temperatures and air flows within ventilated double-skin façades. Presented at Clima 2007 WellBeing Indoors, Helsinki, Finland

Ventilated façades have become an increasingly employed feature in the design of low energy buildings over recent years in that they offer the attractive features of a conventional glass façade but without the thermal disadvantages. These façades con... Read More about The influence of blinds on temperatures and air flows within ventilated double-skin façades.

CFD modelling of natural displacement ventilation in an enclosure connected to an atrium (2007)
Journal Article
Ji, Y., Cook, M., & Hanby, V. (2007). CFD modelling of natural displacement ventilation in an enclosure connected to an atrium. Building and Environment, 42(3), 1158-1172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2005.11.002

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is used to investigate buoyancy-driven natural ventilation flows in a single-storey space connected to an atrium. The atrium is taller than the ventilated space and is warmed by heat gains inside the single-storey s... Read More about CFD modelling of natural displacement ventilation in an enclosure connected to an atrium.

Nodal network and CFD simulation of airflow and heat transfer in double skin facades with blinds (2006)
Presentation / Conference
Hanby, V., Cook, M., Infield, D., Ji, Y., Loveday, D., & Mei, L. (2006, December). Nodal network and CFD simulation of airflow and heat transfer in double skin facades with blinds. Presented at The 7th International Conference on System Simulation in Buildings, Liege, Belgium

The paper describes a modeling 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 modeling study was based on two approach... Read More about Nodal network and CFD simulation of airflow and heat transfer in double skin facades with blinds.

Atrium-assisted natural ventilation of multi-storey buildings (2005)
Presentation / Conference
Ji, Y., & Cook, M. (2005, September). Atrium-assisted natural ventilation of multi-storey buildings. Presented at The 10th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Beijing, China

Buoyancy-driven displacement natural ventilation in a simple multi-storey building structure is investigated. The storeys are connected to a common atrium and top-down-chimneys, and the internal heat gains of the storeys are represented by localise... Read More about Atrium-assisted natural ventilation of multi-storey buildings.

CFD modelling of buoyancy-driven natural ventilation opposed by wind (2005)
Presentation / Conference
Cook, M., Ji, Y., & Hunt, G. (2005, August). CFD modelling of buoyancy-driven natural ventilation opposed by wind. Presented at The 9th International IBPSA Conference, Montreal, Canada

This paper presents CFD simulations of natural displacement ventilation airflows in which the buoyancy force produced by a heat source is opposed by a wind force. Cases investigated focus on windbuoyancy force relationships for which a two-layer stra... Read More about CFD modelling of buoyancy-driven natural ventilation opposed by wind.

CFD modelling of atrium-assisted natural ventilation (2004)
Presentation / Conference
Ji, Y., Cook, M., & Hunt, G. (2004, September). CFD modelling of atrium-assisted natural ventilation. Presented at The 9th International Conference on Air Distribution in Rooms, University of Coimbra, Portugal

Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques to model buoyancy-driven airflows has always proved challenging. This work investigates CFD modelling of buoyancy-driven natural ventilation flows in a single-storey space connected to an atrium. Th... Read More about CFD modelling of atrium-assisted natural ventilation.

CFD modelling of natural ventilation: combined wind and buoyancy forces (2003)
Journal Article
Cook, M., Ji, Y., & Hunt, G. (2003). CFD modelling of natural ventilation: combined wind and buoyancy forces. International Journal of Ventilation, 1(3), 169-180

Results of a CFD simulation of the wind-assisted stack ventilation of a single-storey enclosure with high and low-level ventilation openings are presented and compared with both the laboratory measurements and the analytical model of the flow and the... Read More about CFD modelling of natural ventilation: combined wind and buoyancy forces.

Performance measurement and management within construction firms in Saint Lucia
Thesis
Sonson, S. (in press). Performance measurement and management within construction firms in Saint Lucia. (Thesis). University of Salford

The dynamic and competitive business environment has motivated and compelled construction firms to implement contemporary performance measurement and management (CPMM) systems and frameworks to generate comprehensive information on their performance,... Read More about Performance measurement and management within construction firms in Saint Lucia.

Energy optimisation in residential apartments through the passive design strategies by evaluating the local construction materials and designs in semi-arid climate condition of Tehran
Thesis
Hashemi Fesharaki, M. (in press). Energy optimisation in residential apartments through the passive design strategies by evaluating the local construction materials and designs in semi-arid climate condition of Tehran. (Thesis). University of Salford

Low energy building design methods, and the corresponding environmental constraints, are widely explored in many developed countries. Tehran characterized by its semi-arid climates and geographical location in a global region is renowned for its high... Read More about Energy optimisation in residential apartments through the passive design strategies by evaluating the local construction materials and designs in semi-arid climate condition of Tehran.

13th International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 : conference proceedings
Book
C. Pathirage, U. Kulatunga, Y. Ji, R. Gameson, C. Udeaja, C. Trillo, …B. Allali (Eds.), 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 : conference proceedings. Salford, UK: University of Salford

Welcome to the 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC 2017) hosted by the School of the Built Environment at University of Salford, UK. This year’s IPGRC is organised as part of the International Research Week 2017- ‘Shaping Tomor... Read More about 13th International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 : conference proceedings.

Numerical studies on natural ventilation flow in an enclosure with both buoyancy and wind effects
Presentation / Conference
enclosure with both buoyancy and wind effects. Presented at The 2004 CIBSE National Conference: Delivering Sustainable Construction, London, UK

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is used to predict natural ventilation flows in an enclosure with upper and lower openings connected to the environment. The natural driving forces are wind combined with buoyancy. CFD simulations were carried out b... Read More about Numerical studies on natural ventilation flow in an enclosure with both buoyancy and wind effects.

CFD model-based natural ventilation control – the possibility, strategies, and potential
Presentation / Conference
Zhang, Y., & Ji, Y. CFD model-based natural ventilation control – the possibility, strategies, and potential. Presented at the 10th International Conference on Air Distribution in Rooms (Roomvent 2007), Helsinki, Finland

This paper investigates the potential of CFD-based control strategies. The simple model of an open-plan office is used to demonstrate the case for buoyancy combined wind-driven natural ventilation. Three control strategies are compared: a feed-forwar... Read More about CFD model-based natural ventilation control – the possibility, strategies, and potential.

An approach to "National Annex to ISO 19650 -2"
Presentation / Conference
Dadmehr, N., & Coates, S. An approach to "National Annex to ISO 19650 -2". Presented at 14th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC) 2019 : contemporary and future directions in the Built Environment, University of Salford

In the UK the objective of BIM mandate in 2011 was to develop a strategy for introducing and implementing BIM Level 2. PAS 1192-2:2013 was published by BSI and came into effect from February 2013, focused specifically on project delivery and provid... Read More about An approach to "National Annex to ISO 19650 -2".

Consultative approach to BIM implementation
Presentation / Conference
Dadmehr, N., & Coates, S. Consultative approach to BIM implementation. Presented at 14th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC) 2019 : contemporary and future directions in the Built Environment, University of Salford

Building Information Modeling is transforming AECOO industry, it introduces new approaches and new technology as well as collaborative working environment amongst different stakeholders. BIM requires new method of management adapted to the new conc... Read More about Consultative approach to BIM implementation.