Abstract
CFD Analysis of an Innovative Wind Tower Design with Wind-Inducing Natural Ventilation Technique for Arid Climatic Conditions
Highlights
In the context of energy consumption, buildings are the main energy consumer worldwide
Statistics demonstrate that buildings consume approximately 50–60% of all produced energy in the world for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and other demands (Jaber, 2002)
The buildings located in hot regions like Middle East rely heavily on energy to operate (HVAC) appliances to provide ventilation and thermal comfort which leads to an increase in the percentage of energy consumption by air conditioning compared to other climates
Summary
In the context of energy consumption, buildings are the main energy consumer worldwide. The orientation towards designing buildings, without taking into account the passive design that reduces thermal loads and improves the human thermal comfort in indoor environments, would lead to energy and environment exhaustion (Alzoubi & Malkawi, 2011; Omer, 2008) Passive systems such as natural ventilation devices could achieve the energy efficiency needs and indoor environmental quality (Chenari, Carrilho, & da Silva, 2016; Gil-Baez, Barrios-Padura, Molina-Huelva, & Chacartegui, 2017; Papadopoulos & Avgelis, 2003). They are being used in buildings to improve the fresh air quality and reduce the usage of mechanical (HVAC) systems (Chenari et al, 2016). There are various passive design responses which can be implemented to facilitate natural ventilation within buildings as windows, courtyards, chimney and exhaust cowls, wind catchers, and wind towers
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
