HIGH-RISK ENVIRONMENTS
A controlled environment that requires precision control of temperature, humidity, and/or air quality in the space.
WHERE TO USE CFD
It is recommended that CFD analysis be performed on difficult to design spaces within a building. It is also recommended for spaces that repeat many times throughout a building like an office (private or open) or a patient room. Generally, projects that are well suited for a CFD analysis fall into two categories: high-risk environments and challenging applications.
OPERATING ROOMS
Verify air quality in sterile surgical zone
Optimize placement of OR equipment to maximize effectiveness of air distribution system
Ensure thermal comfort for surgical team
DRUG STORAGE FACILITY / ARCHIVAL VAULTS
Ensure a precise temperature & humidity can be maintained under all conditions
Validate operation of failsafe components within the system
Optimize layout of perishable product to maximize space
CLEAN ROOMS / LABS
Verify airborne particle counts to ensure ISO compliance during commissioning
Ensure fume hoods & biosafety cabinets don’t interfere with supply air system
Optimize supply air flow rate to balance air cleanliness with energy efficiency
SPECIALIZED MANUFACTURING
Verify airborne concentrations of harmful chemicals & particulates
Verify thermal comfort or heat stress index for workers
Ensure appropriate capture of process loads (heat & humidity)
AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES
Ensure plant environment is optimized to maximize yield
Ensure sufficient airflow through entire plant canopy
Eliminate redundant fans and air mixing devices
PANDEMIC READY COMMERCIAL SPACES
Verify effectiveness of physical barriers
Predict impact of in-room air cleaning or additional ventilation
Predict impact of diffuser/return modifications
CHALLENGING APPLICATIONS
These applications might use an engineered product or a conventional system that is being applied in a large open space, or in an application that may be subject to extreme heat gains or losses.
HIGH CEILING APPLICATIONS
Verify diffuser throw in the absence of architectural ceilings
Minimize thermal stratification in heating
Ensure heating/cooling is targeted to the occupied zone
DATA CENTER / BATTERY STORAGE
Ensure equipment is maintained within its thermal guidelines
Optimize cooling air distribution for different equipment densities
Fine tune & verify holt/cold aisle containment strategies
LARGE OPEN SPACES
Optimize diffuser placement to eliminate dumping & drafts
Explore effects of architectural treatments on diffuser performance and space comfort
Ensure thermal comfort is maintained for all space functions
ARENA / AUDITORIUM
Ensure thermal comfort for all seating sections
Ensure supply air reaches all seating sections
Verify CO2 levels to ensure optimal indoor air quality
ATRIUM / LARGE GLASS FAÇADE APPLICATIONS
Verify strategies to manage solar heat gain
Provide thermal comfort for occupants and visitors
Predict condensation risk on glass in heating mode
ENGINEERED PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
Verify load calculations & air system sizing
Reduce need to oversize mechanical system
Confidently specify hybrid systems (displacement & radiant)
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
With Price Fluid Reality you can turn CFD results into a virtual experience. Using virtual reality users are completely immersed in computer-generated recreations of their project. This is an extremely powerful tool to showcase an HVAC design to an architect or owner.