HVAC Engineering

Project Outsourcing

Outsource your project to the MR CFD simulation engineering team. Our experts are ready to carry out every CFD project in all related engineering fields. Our services include industrial and academic purposes, considering the ANSYS Fluent software's wide range of CFD simulations. By outsourcing your project, you can benefit from MR CFD's primary services, including Consultation, Training, and CFD Simulation. The project freelancing procedure is as follows:

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An official contract will be set based on your project description and details.

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As we start your project, you will have access to our Portal to track its progress.

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You will receive the project's resource files after you confirm the final report.

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Finally, you will receive a comprehensive training video and technical support.

What is Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Engineering?

Heating, Ventilation, and air conditioning are abbreviated as HVAC. HVAC stands for heating and Cooling of residential and commercial buildings and the many systems that transfer air between indoor and outdoor regions. They’re the systems that keep you warm in the winter and make you feel calm and refreshed in the summer. They’re also the systems that filter and clean the air inside your home to keep you healthy and maintain humidity levels comfortably. The heating and Cooling of space isn’t the only purpose of an HVAC system.

Instead, it enhances interior air quality and ensures everyone inside a building is comfortable. While there are a variety of HVAC systems, they always start with the same essential components. First and foremost, there is a source of fresh air from outside or within the residence. Ventilation is the term for this process, which occurs in two ways. Natural Ventilation is the air movement in and out of a space through windows, doors, vents, and other openings. This air exchange is required to give new oxygen while removing carbon dioxide and excess moisture. To move air in and out, mechanical Ventilation employs a computerized system. Gaps and cracks in the building and opening and closing doors provided sufficient natural Ventilation in most homes in the past.

On the other hand, modern construction results in significantly more securely sealed homes; therefore, Ventilation is becoming a vital component of residential HVAC systems. The air is taken into an air handling unit, where the work begins. Filters remove dirt, dust, and particles from the atmosphere. Heat is applied to the air, cooled, and excess humidity is expelled. The air is delivered into the residence once it is clean, fresh, and comfortable. This involves moving central systems through a network of ducts and registers to different rooms. In the case of other systems, this typically consists in being directed directly into space.

HVAC Engineering is a subfield of mechanical engineering concerned with designing, installing, and maintaining HVAC systems in buildings and other structures. Thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality are crucial for the health and well-being of building inhabitants and are provided by HVAC systems.

Engineers in the heating, Ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) are responsible for designing and implementing HVAC systems that satisfy the unique demands of a building, taking into account elements such as building size, occupancy, and climate. In addition, they guarantee that the systems are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and compliant with building norms and laws.

Among the most critical responsibilities of HVAC, engineers select equipment for heating, Cooling, and Ventilation, design ducting and pipe systems, and calculate a building’s heating and cooling requirements using load calculations. In addition to testing and commissioning HVAC systems to verify that they are working correctly and effectively, they also provide continuous maintenance and support to guarantee that the systems continue to function ideally over time. Overall, HVAC engineering is essential to ensuring that buildings are pleasant, safe, and healthy places to live and work and run effectively and sustainably.

How can CFD simulation be applied in HVAC Engineering Industries?

Simulation of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a powerful technology that may be utilized in HVAC engineering to improve the design and performance of HVAC systems. Following are some applications of CFD simulation in HVAC engineering:

Design optimization: CFD modeling may be used to optimize the design of HVAC systems such as ducting, air distribution systems, and heat exchangers. By modeling air flow and heat transfer in these systems, engineers may identify inefficient regions and adjust the design to enhance performance and minimize energy usage.

1 1Indoor air quality evaluation: CFD simulation may be used to evaluate indoor air quality in buildings, including the distribution of contaminants and ventilation efficiency. This information may be utilized to optimize the design of HVAC systems to improve indoor air quality and the health of occupants.

Thermal comfort analysis: CFD simulation may be utilized to study the thermal comfort of building occupants, including temperature and humidity distribution. This information may be used to increase thermal comfort and occupant satisfaction by optimizing the design of HVAC systems.

Energy efficiency analysis: CFD simulation may be used to examine the energy efficiency of HVAC systems, including the influence of various design decisions on energy usage. This data may be utilized to enhance the design of HVAC systems to minimize energy consumption and operational expenses.

CFD modeling is a vital technique in HVAC engineering, allowing engineers to optimize the design and performance of HVAC systems to increase indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency.

The HVAC industry is being revolutionized by computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Above all, it makes investigating airflow trends, temperature distribution, and heat transfer a breeze. It can highlight where heat is escaping, Ventilation is inadequate, or cold areas are present. Engineers and designers have more transparency over an entire HVAC system when they use knowledge from a collaborative CFD simulation, where several parties can enter information. Any design can be entered and tested even before the physical space exists. HVAC experts may make decisions based on reliable data and simulation results, whether in the early stages of design or examining an existing building for improvement potential. Tests are conducted virtually, and the prices and resources required are far cheaper than those required for physical analysis.

While CFD is not a newcomer to the HVAC industry, as engineers have been using it for many years, its method is evolving. Previously, similar capabilities were only available as heavy, rigid hardware programs, frequently prohibitively expensive. Leading organizations like ANSYS Fluent software now offer CFD capabilities to younger, smaller, or less tech-oriented businesses through an online service.

HVAC engineers can better comprehend the thermal comfort in a room or a whole building with enhanced accuracy thanks to the ability to represent different heating or Cooling sources with simulations. This results in thermally optimal designs and educated decisions on where heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems should be installed. In the long term, places designed with efficient HVAC design in mind will help everyone live healthier and more comfortably.

CFD on Simulation of Heating and Cooling Systems of Various Buildings: Natural Ventilation is an essential and cost-effective approach that improves indoor air quality by lowering pollutant concentrations. Furthermore, it decreases fatality rates due to breathing issues commonly caused by poor indoor air quality. Finally, it enhances space thermal comfort while lowering the energy used by air conditioning systems.

CFD models have grown in popularity as a tool for estimating ventilation performance. The answer includes detailed air velocity, pressure, and temperature distribution information. Despite the simulation studies’ simplifications, the CFD analyses’ results usually accurately represent a real-life system. CFD software is a powerful tool in engineering research because of its flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

CFD Usage for the Effect of Solar Radiation on Thermal Comfort: In today’s society, an increasing number of people spend the majority of their time in enclosed environments with artificial climatic conditions, in which thermal comfort is the main factor: glazing systems, both in terms of dimensions and material characteristics, are critical because they influence the parameters used to evaluate thermal comfort.

Solar gain is an unfavorable side effect of this architectural strategy since it causes uncontrollable space heating and increases interior air temperatures, resulting in poor occupant thermal comfort. Solar radiation penetrates fast to the building interior, where objects and surfaces absorb it and are maintained within the contained domain of the interior space due to glass’s high transparency in the visible and shortwave bands.

Active interventions such as air conditioning, solar control glass coatings, automatic mechanical louvers, blinds, curtains, and so on are necessary to mitigate the effects of solar gain. These typical approaches have alarming disadvantages, such as inefficient energy use, high costs, adverse environmental impact, and poor aesthetic attributes. By activating an electrically conductive interlayer between two glass panes, switchable windows provide a modern innovative, controlled technical solution with low power consumption and regulated levels of transparency/opacity. Many efforts are being made to develop alternative methods for predicting thermal comfort; one exciting way could be modeling using CFD programs, which allows for the simulation of thermal and velocity profiles within environments.

2Repelling Coronavirus Inside an Enclosed Area using CFD: Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified as the world’s most critical human issue because it is harmful to living organisms and has a high transmission power between sick and healthy people. Coronaviruses spread when a sick person coughs or sneezes without wearing a mask. One of the essential recommendations from experts for minimizing illness transmission is to consider the social distance between persons in society.

Because many people are generally packed into a small space with a weak ventilation system, the elevator cabin is one of the most crucial spaces in the topic of coronavirus disease. This post just looked at a few CFD applications that can help improve HVAC. The Mechanical business has many CFD applications, ranging from Generator Room Ventilation Applying Fans to modeling an Air Freshener Spray in the Restroom and Dehumidifier to assess the main parameters such as velocity, temperature, and pressure, all of which are critical challenges in the industry. Most aspects of the HVAC industry rely on fluid dynamics. Although physical prototypes are required for later phases of development, CFD studies may significantly speed up design and optimization in the early stages.

MR CFD services in the HVAC Engineering Industries

MR CFD  conducted numerous outsourced simulation projects for industrial and research HVAC Engineering applications. With several years of experience simulating various problems in various CFD fields using ANSYS Fluent software, MR CFD  is ready to offer extensive services of simulation configurations.

Training Packages

Solar Air Conditioning

A solar air conditioning training package can provide training on the design and operation of solar air conditioning systems. Simulations of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using ANSYS Fluent may be used to simulate and optimize the performance of these systems. The training package may contain lessons on the fundamentals of solar air conditioning, such as thermodynamics and heat transport, and the design and operation of solar collectors and absorption chillers. Students may obtain practical experience developing and optimizing solar air conditioning systems through simulations and hands-on activities using ANSYS Fluent.

3 1CFD simulations in ANSYS Fluent may be used to simulate the movement of air and heat within a solar air conditioning system, enabling engineers to optimize the system’s design for improved performance and lower energy use. Moreover, CFD simulations may be used to analyze the efficacy of various types of solar collectors and absorption chillers and optimize the design of these components to enhance system performance.

Overall, a solar air conditioning training package that includes CFD simulations using ANSYS Fluent can provide engineers and designers with valuable education and training on the design and operation of these systems, enabling them to develop more sustainable and efficient air conditioning solutions.

This Training Package includes the following issues:

  • Façade Design Effect on Passive Ventilation considering Solar Radiation
  • Solar Shading Double Glazing façade, Balcony
  • Solar Radiation effect at different hours and in various structures (houses, offices, …)
  • Urban Heating Island (UHI)

Passive Ventilation

In this CFD simulation training package, we explored several Passive Ventilation system methodologies. Among the ten CFD designs are a windcatcher, atrium, turbo ventilator, solar chimney, facade, balcony, wind tower, PCM application, and wind tower with qanat. A training package for passive Ventilation that incorporates CFD simulations using ANSYS Fluent may give necessary instruction and training on the design and operation of passive ventilation systems.

The training package may contain sessions on passive Ventilation fundamentals, such as fluid dynamics, heat transport, and building design. Students can obtain practical experience designing and optimizing passive ventilation systems if the package includes simulations and hands-on activities using ANSYS Fluent.

CFD simulations may be used in ANSYS Fluent to simulate the movement of air and heat within a building or room, enabling engineers to optimize the design of the passive ventilation system to enhance indoor air quality and minimize energy usage. CFD models may also be used to analyze the performance of various passive ventilation systems, such as natural Ventilation and stack ventilation, and to optimize the design of these systems to enhance indoor air quality and decrease energy consumption.

A passive ventilation training package incorporating CFD simulations using ANSYS Fluent may give valuable education and training on the design and operation of passive ventilation systems, enabling engineers and architects to create more sustainable and energy-efficient building designs. We explored several Passive Ventilation system methodologies in this CFD simulation training package. Among the ten CFD designs are a windcatcher, atrium, turbo ventilator, solar chimney, facade, Balcony, wind tower, PCM application, and wind tower with qanat.

Paper Validation

Thermal Performance of Radiators in a Power Transformer: Effect of Blowing Direction and Offset of Fans

This challenge involves simulating heat transfer and airflow around a radiator. Using ANSYS Fluent software, the current simulation is based on the reference paper “CFD Research on Thermal Performance of Radiators in a Power Transformer: Impact of Blowing Direction and Offset of Fans”. The investigation of the thermal performance of radiators in a power transformer using CFD simulations using the ANSYS Fluent software is a powerful instrument for optimizing the design of cooling systems for power transformers.

The investigation may involve simulations of the impact of fan blowing direction and offset on the thermal performance of a power transformer’s radiators. Engineers may optimize the design of the cooling system to increase thermal performance and minimize energy consumption by employing CFD simulations to correctly describe the flow of air and heat within the transformer.

4 1Comparison of simulation findings with experimental data collected from physical testing of the cooling system may be used to validate CFD simulations. This ensures that the simulation correctly represents the cooling system’s behavior and may be used to optimize the system’s design. CFD simulations with ANSYS Fluent software may give significant insights into the thermal performance of radiators in a power transformer and be used to modify the design of the cooling system to increase performance and minimize energy consumption.

  • The problem numerically simulates Radiator Thermal Performance with Fans using ANSYS Fluent software.
  • We design the 3-D model with the Design Modeler software.
  • We Mesh the model with ANSYS Meshing software, and the element number equals 4683472.
  • This project is simulated and validated with a reference article.
  • We use the Fan boundary condition and define a Pressure Jump.
  • We use a UDF to define the temperature profile.

Impact of non-heating surface temperature on the heat output of radiant floor heating system

This simulation is based on a paper entitled “Numerical investigation on the influence of non-heating surface temperature on the heat output of radiant floor heating systems.” The CFD simulation findings are confirmed by comparing them to the paper results. A beneficial technique is conducting a CFD simulation to test the veracity of an article’s conclusions about the effect of non-heated surface temperature on the heat output of a radiant floor heating system.

ANSYS Fluent may be used to model the movement of air and heat within the radiant floor heating system using CFD simulation. The simulation may then be compared to the article’s results, enabling engineers to confirm the veracity of the article’s conclusions. The results may be compared to the experimental data gathered in the article to validate the CFD simulation. This can guarantee that the simulation correctly replicates the radiant floor heating system’s behavior and can be used to check the correctness of the article’s conclusions.

Overall, the use of CFD simulations with ANSYS Fluent software to validate the results of an article on the influence of non-heating surface temperature on the heat output of a radiant floor heating system can provide valuable insights into the system’s behavior and can be used to optimize the design of the system to improve performance, reduce energy consumption, and enhance system efficiency.

  • The problem numerically simulates Radiant Floor Heating System using ANSYS Fluent software.
  • This project is validated with a reference article.
  • We design the 3-D model with the Design Modeler software.5 1
  • We mesh the model with ICEM software, and the element number equals 640618.
  • We use the Discrete Ordinates (DO) model to consider radiation heat transfer.

MR CFD is ready to offer extensive modeling, meshing, and simulation services. Our essential simulation services for HVAC simulations are categorized as follows:

  • Heating and Cooling systems for different types of buildings ranging from residential houses to large shopping malls to industrial units
  • Effect of solar radiation on thermal comfort inside the building located in various longitudes and latitudes
  • Investigation of thermal comfort and contaminant control for different types of spaces
  • Impact of other models of building architecture on the efficiency of air ventilation
  • Effect of varying ventilation models in repelling Coronavirus inside an enclosed area
  • The ability of traditional ventilation systems to cool the ambient air for parched regions

HVAC Engineering MR CFD Projects

There are several MR CFD simulation projects in HVAC engineering. Following are some examples of CFD simulation projects in HVAC engineering:

CFD simulation may be used to study the airflow in a data center to optimize the Cooling system’s design and minimize energy usage.

6 1Thermal comfort analysis in an office building: CFD simulation may be used to study the thermal comfort of office building occupants to optimize the design of the HVAC system and increase occupant satisfaction.

Indoor air quality assessment in a hospital: CFD simulation may be used to examine interior air quality in a hospital to improve the ventilation system’s design and prevent the transmission of airborne diseases.

HVAC system design for a high-rise building: CFD simulation may be used to design the HVAC system for a high-rise structure to optimize air distribution and decrease energy usage.

HVAC system troubleshooting in a manufacturing facility: CFD simulation may be used to troubleshoot an HVAC system in a manufacturing facility by identifying and diagnosing faults and recommending remedies to enhance performance.

Overall, CFD modeling is a potent tool in HVAC engineering, allowing engineers to optimize the design and performance of HVAC systems to increase indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency.

MR CFD is ready to offer extensive ModelingMeshing, and CFD Simulation services. Following is a brief list of the CFD simulation projects for HVAC Engineering by MR CFD:

Air Freshener Spray in Restroom

CFD simulation with the ANSYS Fluent software may be used to study the behavior of air freshener sprays in toilets, offering valuable insights into the spray’s dispersion and the air freshener’s efficacy. Modeling the spray as a scattered phase and the air in the toilet as a continuous phase enables simulation. The simulation may then replicate the spray’s dispersal and the air freshener’s concentration in the restroom over time.

Engineers and designers seeking to enhance the effectiveness of air freshener sprays in toilets might benefit from CFD simulation training with the ANSYS Fluent program. The training may include simulation setup, boundary condition selection, and outcomes analysis. Overall, CFD simulation with ANSYS Fluent software may be a beneficial tool for optimizing the performance of air freshener sprays in toilets, increasing the spray’s efficacy, and decreasing the spray volume required to maintain a pleasant odor in the restroom.

respiratory disease

COVID-19 Patient TRANSIENT Breathing in Operating Room

Modeling the breathing pattern of a COVID-19 patient in an operating room using CFD simulation with the ANSYS Fluent software provides valuable insights into the dispersion of droplets and aerosols and the efficacy of ventilation systems. Modeling the patient’s breathing as a transient source of droplets and aerosols and the air in the operating room as a continuous phase can be used to accomplish the simulation. The simulation may then estimate the time-dependent dispersion and concentration of droplets and aerosols in the operating room.

Engineers and designers who want to improve the ventilation systems in operating rooms to lower the risk of COVID-19 infection may find training in CFD simulation using the ANSYS Fluent software beneficial. The training may include simulation setup, boundary condition selection, and outcomes analysis. Overall, CFD simulation with the ANSYS Fluent software can be a valuable tool for optimizing the ventilation systems in operating rooms to lower the risk of COVID-19 infection, hence enhancing the safety of healthcare personnel and patients.

Corona Virus spread in a Car due to the Cough of the Driver

7 1CFD simulation using the ANSYS Fluent software may be used to predict the behavior of COVID-19’s spread in a car owing to the driver’s cough, yielding valuable insights into the dispersion of droplets and aerosols and the efficacy of ventilation systems. Modeling the driver’s cough as a transient source of droplets and aerosols and the air in the car as a continuous phase may be used to accomplish the simulation. The simulation may then be used to predict the dispersion of droplets and aerosols over time and the concentration of these particles within the automobile.

Training in CFD simulation using the ANSYS Fluent software might benefit engineers and designers seeking to improve automobile ventilation systems to limit the chance of COVID-19 infection. The training may include simulation setup, boundary condition selection, and outcomes analysis. Overall, CFD simulation using ANSYS Fluent can be a helpful tool for optimizing automobile ventilation systems to lower the danger of COVID-19 infection, hence enhancing the safety of passengers and drivers.

Coronavirus Dispersion in an Elevator Cabin due to a Sneeze

CFD simulation using ANSYS Fluent software may be used to study the behavior of the spread of COVID-19 in an elevator cabin caused by a sneeze, yielding significant insights into the dispersion of droplets and aerosols and the efficiency of ventilation systems. Modeling the sneeze as a transitory source of droplets and aerosols and the air in the elevator cabin as a continuous phase enables simulation. The simulation may then be utilized to predict the dispersion of droplets and aerosols over time and the concentration of these particles within the elevator cabin.

Engineers and designers who want to optimize the ventilation systems in elevators to lower the danger of COVID-19 infection may find training in CFD simulation with the ANSYS Fluent software beneficial. The training may include simulation setup, boundary condition selection, and outcomes analysis. Overall, CFD simulation using ANSYS Fluent can be a helpful tool for optimizing the ventilation systems in elevators to lower the danger of COVID-19 infection, hence enhancing the safety of passengers and elevator operators.

Fans

Jet Fan

Jet Fan Application in a Tunnel Considering a Car Explosion

Our ANSYS Fluent CFD Simulation Training for Jet Fan Application in a Tunnel Considering a Car Explosion is intended to equip engineers and designers with the knowledge and skills required to perform CFD simulations of jet fan applications in tunnels to mitigate the effects of car explosions.

The training curriculum includes subjects such as simulation setup, boundary condition selection, and analysis of simulation outcomes. Participants will understand how to simulate the behavior of jet fans in a tunnel, including the implications of the fan’s position, angle, and velocity on the airflow and pressure distribution. Upon completing this training program, engineers, designers, and researchers working in the transportation sector or a related profession will have the knowledge and abilities essential to affect public safety and infrastructure protection positively.

Smoke Ventilation Using Jet Fan in a Tunnel

Our ANSYS Fluent CFD Simulation for Smoke Ventilation Instruction, The objective of Utilizing Jet Fan in a Tunnel, is to equip engineers and designers with the information and abilities required to conduct CFD simulations of jet fan applications in tunnels for smoke ventilation. Tunnel design must include smoke ventilation to protect the safety of both drivers and passengers in the case of a fire. Jet fan systems are frequently used for smoke ventilation in tunnels because they can rapidly and effectively remove smoke and other hazardous pollutants quickly and effectively.

The training curriculum includes subjects such as simulation setup, boundary condition selection, and analysis of simulation outcomes. Participants will understand how to simulate the behavior of jet fans in a tunnel, including the impact of the fan’s position, angle, and velocity on the flow of air and smoke. Engineers, designers, and researchers in the transportation sector or a related field who complete this training program will be able to design and improve smoke ventilation systems employing jet fans in tunnels, enhancing public safety in the case of a fire.

Ducted Fan

Noise and Thrust Investigation in a Ducted Fan

8 1Our ANSYS Fluent CFD Study for Ducted Fan: Noise and Thrust aims to provide engineers and designers with the knowledge and skills required to perform CFD simulations of ducted fan applications to examine the noise and thrust characteristics. Due to their excellent efficiency and compact size, ducted fans are utilized in several industries, including aerospace, automotive, and marine. Nevertheless, they may produce considerable noise, which might be problematic in some applications. Participants in this training event will learn how to utilize ANSYS Fluent to model the flow and acoustics of ducted fans to optimize their noise reduction and thrust performance designs.

The training curriculum covers fundamental subjects like simulation setup, turbulence model selection, and analysis of simulation results. Participants will learn how to predict the behavior of ducted fans, including the impact of the fan’s geometry, blade angle, rotational speed, and noise output.

By completing this training program, engineers, designers, and researchers in the aerospace, automotive, and marine industries will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and optimize ducted fans for noise reduction and thrust performance, thereby enhancing the efficiency and safety of a variety of applications.

Pollution

Pollution Ventilation in a Subway

Our ANSYS Fluent CFD Simulation Training for Pollution Ventilation in a Subway aims to provide engineers and designers with the information and skills required to run CFD simulations of ventilation systems in subways to maximize the removal of pollutants. Due to the presence of trains, people, and other sources of pollution, subways typically have significant levels of air pollution. Participants will learn how to utilize ANSYS Fluent to simulate the flow of air and pollutants in a subway to optimize the design of ventilation systems to remove contaminants.

The training curriculum includes subjects such as simulation setup, boundary condition selection, and analysis of simulation outcomes. Participants will learn how to simulate the behavior of ventilation systems, including the implications of the system’s design, airflow rate, and pollutant concentration on the airflow and removal of pollutants.

By completing this training program, engineers, designers, and researchers in the transportation industry or a related field will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to design and optimize ventilation systems in subways for pollutant removal, thereby improving the public health and safety of subway passengers and workers.

Car Park

Shuffle Parking Ventilation

The ANSYS Fluent CFD Simulation Training for Shuffle Parking Ventilation curriculum is designed to provide engineers and designers with the information and skills required to conduct CFD simulations of ventilation systems in shuffle parking facilities. The training program seeks to improve air quality and safety at these facilities, characterized by a small layout and a dense concentration of parked automobiles.

The training curriculum covers fundamental subjects like simulation setup, boundary condition selection, and outcome analysis. Participants will learn how to simulate the behavior of ventilation systems, including the implications of the system’s design, airflow rate, and pollutant concentration on the airflow and removal of pollutants.

Engineers, designers, and researchers in the construction or automobile industries will have a thorough grasp of how to build and optimize ventilation systems in shuffle parking spaces for pollution removal upon completion of the training program. This will ultimately result in enhanced air quality and safety in these facilities for both workers and customers.

Stacker Ventilation

9 1The Car Park Simulation Training for ANSYS Fluent CFD (Stacker) Ventilation is a thorough curriculum designed to provide engineers and designers with the information and abilities necessary to perform CFD simulations of ventilation systems in parking garages with stacker systems. The training program seeks to improve air quality and safety at these facilities, characterized by a small layout and a dense concentration of parked automobiles.

The training curriculum covers fundamental subjects like simulation setup, boundary condition selection, and outcome analysis. Participants will learn how to simulate the behavior of ventilation systems, including the implications of the system’s design, airflow rate, and pollutant concentration on the airflow and removal of pollutants.

Engineers, designers, and researchers in the construction or automotive industries will fully grasp how to design and optimize ventilation systems in car park facilities that use stacker systems for pollution removal upon completing the training program. This will ultimately result in enhanced air quality and safety in these facilities for both workers and customers.

HVAC Industrial Companies

Several HVAC industrial enterprises are providing various HVAC goods and services around the globe. Following are some examples of industrial HVAC businesses:

Carrier Corporation: Carrier is a prominent provider of HVAC services and solutions, as well as heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The firm has a global presence and services several residential, commercial, and industrial industries.

Trane Technologies: Trane provides HVAC systems, services, and solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential applications on a global scale. In addition to air conditioners, heat pumps, and air handlers, the firm also offers energy management and building automation solutions.

Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls provides HVAC systems, controls, and services for commercial, industrial, and residential applications globally. In addition to air conditioners, heat pumps, and chillers, the firm also provides building automation and energy management solutions.

Mitsubishi Electric: Mitsubishi Electric provides global HVAC systems and solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. In addition to air conditioners, heat pumps, and ventilation systems, the firm also offers to build automation and energy management solutions.

Daikin Industries: Daikin Industries is a global producer of HVAC systems, solutions, and services for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. In addition to air conditioners, heat pumps, and ventilation systems, the firm also provides energy management and building automation solutions.

MR CFD Industrial Experience in the HVAC Field

Following are some examples of HVAC industrial projects recently simulated and analyzed by MR CFD in cooperation with related companies.

ICU Design Improvement Considering Preventing Respiratory Disease Transmission and Thermal Comfort

Improving ICU design is essential for minimizing the spread of respiratory diseases and preserving thermal comfort in healthcare institutions. Simulation of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a powerful technique for optimizing the design of HVAC systems to improve indoor air quality and thermal comfort.

In industrial applications, CFD simulation may represent the flow of air and heat in a specific space, enabling engineers to locate regions with strong turbulence or temperature gradients. Engineers in heating, Ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) may design and improve ventilation systems to preserve thermal comfort by ensuring enough air circulation.

10 1CFD models may be used to improve the positioning of air vents and filters to minimize the spread of respiratory illnesses in the context of ICU architecture. In addition, CFD models may be used to optimize the location of heating and Cooling systems to preserve the thermal comfort of patients and healthcare personnel. CFD modeling is a valuable tool for HVAC engineers and designers trying to enhance indoor air quality and thermal comfort in various industrial and healthcare environments, including ICU design.

  • The geometry is designed in Design Modeler & meshed in ANSYS Meshing software.
  • One of the patients is suffering from respiratory disease. It is one of our goals to prevent it from dispersion.
  • The one-way discrete Phase Model (DPM) is used to model aerosols.
  • An acceptable thermal comfort is our other concern in this project, controlled by PPD & PMV factors.

Façade Design Effect on Passive Ventilation of a three-floor Building

Facade design is vital to the passive Ventilation of a building, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling may be used to enhance facade design to improve interior air quality and thermal comfort.

CFD simulation may be used in industrial applications to model airflow around buildings with varying facade designs. By modeling airflow patterns and temperature gradients, HVAC engineers can detect regions of significant turbulence or stagnation and adjust the location and size of vents and openings to enhance passive Ventilation.

In the context of facade design, CFD simulations may be used to optimize the location and size of windows, louvers, and other ventilation holes to provide enough air circulation throughout the structure. In addition, CFD models may be used to evaluate the efficacy of various facade materials and coatings in enhancing passive Ventilation and thermal comfort.

Overall, CFD simulation is a valuable tool for HVAC engineers and designers seeking to improve the passive Ventilation of buildings with varying facade designs for many industrial purposes. By utilizing CFD models to optimize facade design, engineers may enhance interior air quality and thermal comfort while lowering energy consumption and improving sustainability.

  • In this project, the effects of façade design on passive Ventilation of a building are numerically investigated by ANSYS Fluent.
  • We are studying thermal conditions from the energy aspect and Ventilation (ACH).
  • Façade design as a passive ventilation system
  • Solar ray tracing effect on heat transfer

Greenhouse Ventilation and Design Improvement

Ventilation and design of greenhouses are crucial factors in ensuring optimal growth conditions for industrial plants. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations may be used to optimize greenhouse ventilation and design to enhance plant growth and minimize energy usage. In industrial applications, CFD simulations may be used to predict the movement of air and heat within a greenhouse, enabling engineers to optimize the placement and size of ventilation vents so that air is cycled effectively. This can aid in maintaining ideal levels of temperature and humidity, which are essential for plant growth. CFD models may also be used to analyze the performance of various ventilation systems, including natural and forced Ventilation, and to optimize the design of these systems to increase plant growth and decrease energy consumption.

11 1In addition to Ventilation, CFD models may be used to optimize the placement and size of shade systems, which can assist in limiting the quantity of solar radiation entering the greenhouse and prevent overheating. Moreover, CFD models may be used to assess the efficiency of various greenhouse materials and coatings in maintaining ideal growth conditions.

Overall, numerical studies like CFD simulations are valuable tools for engineers and designers seeking to optimize the Ventilation and design of greenhouses in industrial applications. By employing these models to maximize Ventilation and other elements of greenhouse design, engineers may enhance plant growth and minimize energy usage, resulting in more sustainable and efficient industrial agriculture.

  • In this project, an industrial Greenhouse has been numerically simulated by ANSYS Fluent.
  • We are studying relative humidity, airflow velocity, and thermal condition.
  • Removing Ammonia as a pollutant.
  • Greenhouse design improvement.
  • HVAC analysis.

Generator Room Ventilation

Maintaining generators’ safe and effective functioning in industrial applications requires adequate Ventilation of generator rooms. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations may be used to optimize generator room ventilation to increase safety and decrease energy usage. In industrial applications, CFD simulations may be utilized to model the movement of air and heat within a generator room, enabling engineers to optimize the placement and size of ventilation apertures to guarantee optimum air circulation. This can assist in maintaining appropriate levels of temperature and humidity, which are essential for the operation and lifetime of generators. CFD models may also be used to analyze the efficacy of various ventilation systems, such as natural and forced Ventilation, and to optimize the design of these systems to increase generator performance and decrease energy consumption.

In addition to Ventilation, CFD models may be used to improve the placement and size of Cooling systems, which assist in draining generator-generated heat and avoid overheating. Moreover, CFD simulations may assess the efficiency of various generator room materials and coatings in maintaining ideal operating conditions.

Overall, numerical studies like CFD simulations are valuable tools for engineers and designers trying to optimize the Ventilation and design of generator rooms in industrial applications. Engineers may increase generator performance and minimize energy usage by utilizing these models to optimize Ventilation and other elements of generator room design, resulting in more sustainable and efficient industrial operations.

This project simulates a generator room’s HVAC (heating, Ventilation, and air conditioning) using the Ansys Fluent software. After completing simulations in which a generator room is first simulated without a fan, the room temperature with 32 generators is relatively high. Using 32 fans with 11,000 CFM significantly reduces the temperature. However, 32 fans with 36,500 CFM have been added to increase Ventilation and temperature and provide the requisite thermal comfort between generator rows.


MR CFD  conducted numerous outsourced CFD simulation projects for industrial companies and research in HVAC Engineering applications. With several years of experience simulating various problems in various CFD fields using ANSYS Fluent software, the MR-CFD team is ready to offer extensive  CFD Simulation, Training, and Consultation services.

You may find the Learning Products in the HVAC Engineering CFD simulation category in Training Shop. You can also benefit from HVAC Engineering Training Packages appropriate for Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert users of ANSYS Fluent. Also, MR CFD is presenting the most comprehensive HVAC Engineering Training Course for all ANSYS Fluent users from Beginner to Experts.

Our services are not limited to the mentioned subjects. The MR CFD is ready to undertake different and challenging projects in the HVAC Engineering modeling field ordered by our customers. We even carry out CFD simulations for any abstract or concept design you have to turn them into reality and even help you reach the best strategy for what you may have imagined. You can benefit from MR CFD expert Consultation for free and then Outsource your Industrial and Academic CFD project to be simulated and trained.

By outsourcing your project to MR CFD as a CFD simulation consultant, you will not only receive the related project’s resource files (Geometry, Mesh, Case & Data, …), but also you will be provided with an extensive tutorial video demonstrating how you can create the geometry, mesh, and define the needed settings(pre-processing, processing, and post-processing) in the ANSYS Fluent software. Additionally, post-technical support is available to clarify issues and ambiguities.

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