Prediction of air mixing from high sidewall diffusers in cooling mode
Subtitle: preprint
By: El Hassan Ridouane and Keith Gawlik
Contributors: Gawlik, Keith; National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.); American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. Meeting
Series: NREL/CP -- 5500-49010; Conference paper (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)) -- 5500-49010.
Publisher: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Golden, CO]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Subjects: Heating and ventilation industry; Simulation methods; Air conditioning; Computer simulation; Architecture and energy conservation
Description: Computational fluid dynamics modeling was used to evaluate the performance of high sidewall air supply in cooling mode. The research focused on the design, placement, and operation of air supply diffusers located high on a sidewall and return grilles located near the floor on the same sidewall. Parameters of the study are the supply velocity, supply temperature, diffuser dimensions and room dimensions. Thermal loads characteristic of high performance homes were applied at the walls and room temperature was controlled via a thermostat. The results are intended to provide information to guide the selection of high sidewall supply diffusers to provide proper room mixing for cooling of high performance homes.
Notes: Title from title screen (viewed March 7, 2011).

"Presented at the ASHRAE Winter Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 29 - February 2, 2011."

"February 2011."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 8).

DE-AC36-08GO28308 BE10.1001

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