The Impact Mechanism of a Double-Layer Air Circulation System on the Indoor Thermal Environment in Light Steel Structure Residence

Abstract:

Based on the structural features of the cold-formed thin-walled steel structure residence, a green environmentally friendly double-layer air circulation system with the respiratory function has been developed to explore the impact mechanism of the system on indoor thermal environment. Various index properties and influencing factors including velocity field, temperature field, PPD-PMV distribution etc, from the various components of the air circulation system during operation by using 3D numerical simulation function of Fluent and Airpak, have been examined, whereby to evaluate the indoor airflow and air quality. Research shows that the buffer layer of air can provide good air source for both the inner and outer air layer; the outer layer of air can dynamically isolate indoor and outdoor heat by taking advantage of stack effect; under the premise of low energy consumption, the utilization of the entire double air circulation system can improve the indoor thermal environment as well as provide 24-hour fresh air for the indoor occupants, so that the purpose of energy saving and environmental protection could be achieved.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 501-504)
• Pages: 2252-2259
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.501-504.2252
• Online since: January 2014
• Authors: Yu Sheng Zeng, Zhi Qiang Deng, Yu Xi Zhu, Jing Li*
• Keywords: Air Circulation System, Energy Saving and Environmental Protection, Impact Mechanism, Indoor Thermal Environment, Light Steel Structure Residence

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