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CFD Study of an Artificial Micro-Climate
This project will use CFD methodologies to simulate the performance of an artificially generated microclimate. This will lead to iterative designs of the geometry and systems. When constructed, the microclimate will be used for building experimentation.
Keywords: CFD, Artificial Climate Chamber, Building Testing Lab
The Adaptive Systems Laboratory is a state of the art building experimentation testing facility. Part of this laboratory will come equipped with a climate simulator which can generate temperatures between -10°C to 40°C with humidity levels ranging from 60% - 100%. It will also come equipped with a multi-axis solar simulator. Through the control of temperature, humidity and solar radiation, the laboratory can simulate any global climate. Designing such a climate still remains a challenge, and a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) will greatly aid the design of the entire system.
The Adaptive Systems Laboratory is a state of the art building experimentation testing facility. Part of this laboratory will come equipped with a climate simulator which can generate temperatures between -10°C to 40°C with humidity levels ranging from 60% - 100%. It will also come equipped with a multi-axis solar simulator. Through the control of temperature, humidity and solar radiation, the laboratory can simulate any global climate. Designing such a climate still remains a challenge, and a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) will greatly aid the design of the entire system.
The goal of this thesis is to use computational fluid dynamics to simulate the thermodynamics and fluid dynamics of this climate. Through this knowledge, design considerations can be made, and a successful thesis can lead to a design-based master thesis.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics is required.
- Knowledge of OpenFOAM is useful, but not necessary. Willingness to learn this tool is expected.
The goal of this thesis is to use computational fluid dynamics to simulate the thermodynamics and fluid dynamics of this climate. Through this knowledge, design considerations can be made, and a successful thesis can lead to a design-based master thesis.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics is required. - Knowledge of OpenFOAM is useful, but not necessary. Willingness to learn this tool is expected.