Thermofluid modeling for energy efficiency applications

Thermofluid Modeling for Sustainable Energy Applications provides a collection of the most recent, cutting-edge developments in the application of fluid mechanics modeling to energy systems and energy efficient technology. Each chapter introduces relevant theories alongside detailed, real-life case studies that demonstrate the value of thermofluid modeling and simulation as an integral part of the engineering process. Research problems and modeling solutions across a range of energy efficiency scenarios are presented by experts, helping users build a sustainable engineering knowledge base. The text offers novel examples of the use of computation fluid dynamics in relation to hot topics, including passive air cooling and thermal storage. It is a valuable resource for academics, engineers, and students undertaking research in thermal engineering. Includes contributions from experts in energy efficiency modeling across a range of engineering fields Places thermofluid modeling and simulation at the center of engineering design and development, with theory supported by detailed, real-life case studies Features hot topics in energy and sustainability engineering, including thermal storage and passive air cooling Provides a valuable resource for academics, engineers, and students undertaking research in thermal engineering.

Front Cover; Thermofluid Modeling for Energy Efficiency Applications; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; 1 Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Earth Pipe Cooling with Horizontal Piping System; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Earth Pipe Cooling Technology; 1.3 Green Roof System; 1.4 Experimental Design and Measurement; 1.5 Model Description; 1.5.1 Modeling Equation; 1.5.2 Geometry of the Model; 1.5.3 Mesh Generation; 1.5.4 Solver Approach; 1.6 Results and Discussion; 1.7 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; 2 Thermal Efficiency Modeling in a Subtropical Data Center.

2.1 Introduction2.2 CFD Modeling of Data Center; 2.2.1 Simulation Approach; 2.2.2 Modeling Equations; 2.3 Data Center Description; 2.4 Results and Discussion; 2.4.1 Experimental; 2.4.2 Simulations Results; 2.4.2.1 Data Center Room and Rack Thermal Maps; 2.4.2.2 Static Pressure Map; 2.4.2.3 Air Flow Paths; 2.5 CRAC Performance; 2.6 Conclusions and Recommendations; Nomenclature; References; 3 Natural Convection Heat Transfer in the Partitioned Attic Space; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Problem Formulation; 3.3 Numerical Approach and Validation; 3.4 Results and Discussions.

3.4.1 Development of Coupled Thermal Bound…