CFD and wind tunnel study of the performance of a multi-directional wind tower with heat transfer devices

John Kaiser Calautit*, Ben Richard Hughes, Dominic O'Connor, Sally Salome Shahzad

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Abstract

The aim of this work was to investigate the performance of a multi-directional wind tower integrated with heat transfer devices (HTD) using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel analysis. An experimental scale model was created using 3D printing. The scale model was tested in a closed-loop wind tunnel to validate the CFD data. Numerical results of the supply airflow were compared with experimental data. Good agreement was observed between both methods of analysis. Smoke visualisation test was conducted to analyse the air flow pattern in the test room attached underneath it. Results have indicated that the achieved indoor air speed was reduced by up to 17% following the integration of the cylindrical HTD. The effect of varying the number of HTD on the system's thermal performance were investigated. The work highlighted the potential of integrating HTD into wind towers in reducing the air temperature. The technology presented here is subject to a UK patent application (PCT/GB2014/052263).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1692-1697
Number of pages6
JournalEnergy Procedia
Volume75
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015
Event7th International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE 2015 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 28 Mar 201531 Mar 2015

Keywords

  • CFD
  • heat transfer device
  • hot climates
  • passive cooling
  • wind tower/catcher

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