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Full scale validation and sensitivity analysis of a CFD-HAM model

Year: 2010

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) is a useful tool to study air flow patterns in a room.Current CFD models are able to simulate air flow combined with temperature distributions and species distributions.In this paper a coupled CFD-HAM model is shortly discussed.This model combines CFD with a HAM model (Heat, Air and Moisture) for hygroscopic materials.This coupled model is able to simulate air flow around a porous material and combines this with heat and moisture transport in the porous material.Validation with a small scale experiment showed good results.In this paper a further validation of the model is discussed based on a sensitivity analysis of some model parameters.

Source: Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University)

Authors: Marnix Van Belleghem, Ivan Verhaert, Arnold Janssens, Michel De Paepe

Language: English

Topic: Hygrothermal properties of building materials

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Vlaamse regering

OpenAlex ID: W2247002891

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Cites: 8

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