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Accuracy in Flow Simulations of Climate Control-Part 1: The Air Distribution System
Technical Paper
1999-01-1200
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
Flow simulations of an air distribution system have been carried out using the CFD code FLUENT/UNS [1]. The purpose of this study is to validate this complex flow problem versus experimental data. Two modes of the climate system are investigated; the Ventilation mode and the Floor/Defroster mode. The complete geometrical model contains all ducts, central unit, heat exchangers, defroster and nozzles of the air distribution system. A high level of geometrical detailing in the mesh, consisting of 2.1 - 3.3 million cells, is used. The study shows that CFD has a potential to give reliable results, even for complex systems, like air distribution systems, if used in a controlled manner.
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Citation
Axelsson, N. and Enwald, H., "Accuracy in Flow Simulations of Climate Control-Part 1: The Air Distribution System," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-1200, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-1200.Also In
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