Place, Perception, Limitations of CFD In HVAC Optimization
Analyzing the benefits of CFD
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) allows engineers to visualize flow velocity, density, thermal impact, and chemical concentrations for any region where the flow occurs, enabling engineers to analyze the problem areas and suggest the best solutions.
While CFD is used across the construction industry for analysis and design optimization of an HVAC system, some organizations and individuals have been slow to fully utilize it within their practices, citing restrictions such as cost, unreliability, and inaccessibility. In this article, we examine some of the key advantages for its use and assess how current CFD tools are addressing such concerns.