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

Hanby, V.I. and Cook, M.J. and Infield, D.G. and Ji, Y. and Loveday, D.L. and Mei, L. and Holmes, M.J. (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). pp. 45-59. ISSN 0143-6244 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/01436244080290010401)

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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.

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