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CFD helps to predict the flow behavior

inside building HVAC application
Case Study Highlights
Client Profile:
Location : USA Industry : BIM

Objective:
Gauge the simulation of prevailing HVAC system to check
velocity, humidity and hot pockets

Challenges:
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HVAC system designer must give confidence to
architects, building designer and owner that the
ventilation system will perform as required.
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Based on the building design and requirements, air

flow and temperature should be mention at human

comfort level
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It is important to optimize the HVAC system

requirement by maintaining the human comfort

Solution:
Determined the velocity, temperature and relative humidity
(RH) profile inside building domain using CFD simulation

Software Used : ANSYS Fluent 14

With the help of effective computational fluid dynamics

analysis; it is possible to expedite well-organized and swift
simulation of heat transfer. Fluid flow analysis within the
component, structure or a product helps to regulate the
performance level across different fluid forces. When CFD is
assimilated with state-of-the-art CAD technology it eases out
intricacy and stresses from fluid flow analysis process, which
can be cohesively utilized as a consistent feature in the
iterative design process. With the ever-increasing importance
levied on ground-breaking engineering, designing, and
manufacturing processes; it is becoming vital to comprehend
thermal and fluid dynamics of innovation and unified solutions
for fundamental problem areas.
A leading BIM company specialized in building design, engineering
and installation of HVAC systems needed to assess the flow
behavior inside building HVAC application. The company is
regarded as one of the best in full service engineering. Their
clients, peers, and prospects know the RMF name and depend on
them to see their projects through from concept to completion.
Today, their talented staff of full service engineers smears grander
planning, design, engineering, and commissioning services to
resolve engineering challenges, large and small, for clients across
the globe. The company consisted of an elite team of full service
engineers skilled in applying grander planning, design,
engineering, and commissioning services to crack challenges for
clients nationwide. Their swift receptiveness, industry-leading tech
savvy, and dedicated project teams make up the RMF difference.
The client wanted to gauge the simulation of prevailing HVAC
system to check velocity, humidity and hot pockets inside building
HVAC application. It is very important to note that HVAC
application is very important for successful operation inside
building. According to the local weather conditions, it is critical that
the building design and requirements, air flow and temperature are
maintained at human comfort level. For that to be done it is
important to be able to optimize the HVAC system for constantly
changing requirements based on the capacity of building. It is also
very important to make sure that the HVAC system designer gives
confidence to architects, building designer and owner regarding
the ventilation system to be performed as per the requirement.

Technology / Software Used

After understanding the requirement of the client, we decided to
use ANSYS Fluent for the successful execution of the project.

The Solution
Hi-Tech CAE utilized ANSYS DesignModeler tool to create 3D CAD model of building and HVAC duct system. With the help of ANSYS
Fluent the company was able to simulate and analyze human comfort inside the building. The company also determined the velocity,
temperature, and relative humidity (RH) profile inside the building domain using CFD simulation. ANSYS Fluent was also useful in getting
the flow simulation done after implementation of heat fluxes and supply / return air information.This solution can also be provided using
OpenFOAM, STAR CCM+, Abaqus CFD, COMSOL Multiphysics.

Benefits
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With the help of CFD simulation, the HVAC industry can perform testing and study design changes in virtual environment.
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It also ensured the client that installation of HVAC system would enable them to mention temperature and RH at human comfort
level.
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CFD analysis helped in analyzing the design correction to make sure those requirements before the installation of HVAC system for
value addition to the work.
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Utilizing CFD analysis client can classify the hot pockets inside the building, which might cause discomfort to the residents.

About Hi-Tech

Author: Mahul Patel

CFD Consultant

Hi-Tech CAE is a leading Architectural, Engineering & Construction (AEC) and Industrial Engineering service provider in India. HiTech provides solutions for Automotive, Aerospace, Process, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Marine Industries. Hi-Tech believes
in partnering with clients to provide robust and affordable engineering solutions to its client worldwide.
CFD consultants at Hi-Tech CAE pass fluid dynamics problems through different types of processes that include problem
Identification, calculation, flow simulation, flow visualization, comparing results and reports. For several years the company is
providing CFD analysis and CFD simulation services that have made them the most trusted CFD outsourcing partner for offshore
engineering companies. The company helps all types of engineering companies and industries to resolve fluid dynamics problems.

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