International Journal of Advanced Research and Development

Authors
M Raman ME

Abstract
Computer simulation played a key role in the optimization of a displacement ventilation system in auditorium by helping to reconfigure the locations of the diffusers and the exhausts in order to eliminate unnecessary air flow. Displacement ventilation systems, which locate the air supply on the floor instead of the ceiling, are gaining popularity in North America because they are more efficient and require less energy to maintain a given level of comfort. However, displacement ventilation systems are generally more difficult to design due to several inherent issues like the need to avoid temperature gradients and drafts with the air supply located near the people. In a recent application, these challenges were addressed by simulating a school auditorium using the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technique to evaluate airflow velocity, pressure, and temperature. The simulation showed the existence of a flow pattern that had both hot, cold spots as well as a stagnant area in the auditorium. The diagnostic information provided by the simulation results made it easy to improve the flow pattern by changing the location of some of the diffusers and exhausts.