Impact of Internal Wall Barriers on Airflow Pattern in Natural Cross-Ventilation of the Common Houses in Bhubaneswar City, India
Abstract:Common walls between houses are a major reason for improper ventilation in apartment buildings. They make a compulsion for improper positioning of doors/windows. The shape of the house also affects the airflow distribution patterns inside the house. In this work, the effect of various shapes of the house on the ventilation inside the rooms is investigated with a cross-flow ventilation configuration, where the total floor area of the house is maintained as 1000 square feet. Moreover, work also has been performe… Show more
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