CFD simulation
CFD stands for Computational Fluid Dynamics. CFD is a method of calculating air circulation using computer-aided simulations. This technology is deployed to calculate air distribution in and around buildings. This is particularly useful for multi-storey car parks or buildings with an atrium. An added feature of CFD is that is facilitates predicting cold downdraughts or air flows which may be at the core of complaints about draughts. In such cases, we carry out digital climatic test chamber. A special CFD application is for concentration studies. These studies are carried out to determine the dilution of smoke or fume-cupboard emissions. This process also maps out the risks of short circuits.
CFD ventilation research
If the floor of a car-park is lower than 1.3m below ground level, formalities forbid ventilation by natural means merely as a matter of course. However, there may well be possibilities for creating such natural ventilation. With a CFD calculation, we can show that, all things being equal, natural ventilation will probably be possible. This may well represent a saving in the costs of mechanical ventilation.
CFD climate test chambers
Comfort is determined by a range of aspects including air speed and room temperature. High glass facades may cause cold downdraughts, leading to draughts. Using CFD, we can calculate air flows and temperatures and show what that means for you. In that way, we can determine measures to increase your comfort.
CFD concentration research
Using CFD, we can study concentrations of gases. High concentrations of dangerous gases in places where people congregate must be avoided. This is also the case near to ventilation openings. This also enables us to study the extent to which low concentrations of smoke and gases, ventilation air or fume-cupboard emissions meet the applicable requirements.