Computational modelling of convective heat and moisture transfer at exterior building surfaces

T.W.J. Defraeye, B.J.E. Blocken, J.E. Carmeliet

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Abstract

The convective heat and moisture transfer (H&MT) at the windward wall of a 2D (infinitely long) square-shaped building is evaluated after a rain shower. The H&MT in the wall is modelled with a Heat, Air and Moisture model which is coupled with CFD to obtain detailed information on the convective transfer at the exterior surface. A significant spatial variation of the convective transfer coefficients (CTCs) is found over the wall, showing high drying rates near the roof top. The temporal variation of the CTCs is limited for this specific case. The coupled approach, using CFD, shows an added value compared to the use of constant (spatial and temporal) CTCs.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 7th International Conference on Urban Climate, 29 June – 3 July 2009, Yokohama, Japan
Pages1-4
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event7th International Conference on Urban Climate (ICUC7), June 29–July 3, 2009, Yokohama, Japan - Yokohama, Japan
Duration: 29 Jun 20093 Jul 2009
http://www.ide.titech.ac.jp/~icuc7/

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Urban Climate (ICUC7), June 29–July 3, 2009, Yokohama, Japan
Abbreviated titleICUC7
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityYokohama
Period29/06/093/07/09
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