Study on the impact of parallel jet spacing on the performance of multi-jet stratum ventilation

Han Li, Zheng Fu, Chang Xi, Nana Li, Wei Li and Xiangfei Kong

Applied Energy, 2022, vol. 306, issue PB, No S0306261921014124

Abstract: With the wide spread of novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic around the word, high quality indoor environment and more efficient mechanical ventilation become the new focus of scholars' attention. Stratum ventilation refers to the ventilation mode that the air supply port on the side wall slightly higher than the height of the working area directly sends fresh air into the working breathing area. As an efficient mechanical ventilation mode, it can create a more healthy and comfortable indoor environment. However, the impact caused by airflow characteristic under stratum ventilation on the thermal performance and indoor comfort is noteworthy due to its supply air outlets are close to the occupied zone. It is widely known that parallel turbulent jets are important for the flow structure and air distribution. Hence, an optimum parallel jet spacing (PJS) between two jet centerlines can obviously enhance the fluid interaction and indoor thermal comfort with low energy consumption. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the impact of the PJS on the performance of multi-jet stratum ventilation. A validated Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model was used to conduct the year-round multivariate analysis. A total of eight PJSs, four inlet locations and five climate zones were discussed synthetically. Air distribution performance index (ADPI), ventilation effectiveness (Et) and economic comfort coefficient were employed as the evaluation indicators to assess the thermal comfort and energy efficiency in various scenarios. Research results indicated that the PJS showed different influences on the indoor thermal comfort and energy utilization efficiency as a result of cooperative effect including energy dissipation, air short-circuit probability, air distribution uniformity and airflow path. Combining with building energy simulation method, the optimum PJSs of stratum ventilation with different air inlet positions in five climate zones were obtained, which can help provide a comfortable indoor thermal environment and improve energy efficiency in a low-cost way. The data and conclusions presented in this study can supplement the theoretical basis for the actual applications of multiple-jet stratum ventilation used in an office.

Keywords: Multi-jet stratum ventilation; Parallel jet spacing; Jets flow interaction; Ventilation performance; Thermal comfort (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.118135

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