 Thermal energy flow modelling in a typical university classroomKaveh Sookhak Lari International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy, 2008, vol. 6, issue 1/2, 178-189 Abstract: In order to develop solutions for reducing energy consumption, an evaluation was made of the Civil Engineering Department building in the Isfahan University of Technology (IUT). As a part of this analysis, governing equations of mass, momentum and energy transport were used to model the heat flow in a typical classroom. The model was developed using finite element numerical method. The results of the simulation include temperature profiles and air flow streamlines. Some inefficiencies were observed due to the facilities set-up in the classroom. These inefficiencies could lead to students' discomfort. In order to improve the classroom living conditions, some practical recommendations were proposed. These suggestions consisted of guidelines for thermal isolation and air conditioners' locations. The numerical simulation model of the heat flow in the classroom suggests that the changes would make it a more comfortable place for its students. Keywords: university classrooms; temperature profile; thermal modelling; energy flow modelling; energy consumption; heat flow; finite element method; FEM; simulation; air flow streamlines; thermal isolation; air conditioning; student comfort; learning environment. (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:ids:ijetpo:v:6:y:2008:i:1/2:p:178-189 Access Statistics for this article More articles in International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy from Inderscience Enterprises Ltd |
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