For a projectnatural ventilation To be successful, it is not enough to choose top quality and well-sourced materials. Before purchasing, special attention must be paid to thecirculation of fluids in the building, aiming to understand all the particularities that influence the behavior of the air in that environment.
Only then will it be possible to size ahigh performance and cost-benefit design guaranteed. After all, if you are investing in louvers or industrial shutters for natural ventilation, it is because you intend tocombine thermal comfort with cost reduction in the factory, right
So, having to rework due to poorly executed installations should be out of the question. In this article, we explain the importance of evaluating fluid circulation from the beginning of the project and how to optimize this task with the help ofComputer Engineering. Check it out!
Why is it important to assess air circulation before beginning installation
The efficiency of anatural ventilation projectdepends on the analysis of a series of aspects that interfere with the circulation of fluids in an industrial warehouse. Some of these factors are the positioning of the building in relation to the wind and sun, the location and size of the openings for air passage, the amount of heat in the environment and the meteorological characteristics of the location.
The operation of aindustrial lantern,for example, it is based on differences in temperature and density of the ambient air, which results inVenturi and chimney effects. The thermal exchanges between the new, natural air introduced into the environment, and the existing contaminated air, is what causes the air to rise and leave the building, resulting in the chimney effect.
O air renewal calculation is another factor that influences the project, allowing the solution to be able to supply the ideal number of renovations per hour to maintain health levels in the premises.
To theindustrial shuttersThey are also highly sought after solutions to provide thermal comfort and reduce expenses with forced ventilation. They allow air to be supplied inside the factory, circulate and guarantee the necessary renewal to promote the health and well-being of employees. As we know, in places where air does not circulate, discomfort andthe chance of disease spreading is much greater, such as Covid-19.
Furthermore, thermal comfort and air health are essential from the point of view ofteam productivity, as it is really difficult to have good performance in a hot, stuffy place with no air exchange. All of this will influence decisions regarding your new project.
There are many elements that must be taken into consideration, which is why it is so importantanalyze the circulation of fluids before starting the installation of clerestory windows and shutters. This way, you will avoid extra costs and incorrect investments and will be able to guarantee ideal comfort and air quality conditions in the environment that will begin to be designed from the beginning.
How MB Group can help in this process
O MB Group manufactures, distributes and implements intelligent and customized solutions in industrial lighting and natural ventilation projects, in the most diverse segments. With more than 16 years in the market, the MB Group's priority isreduce electricity consumption in industries, also valuing thermal comfort and better quality of life at work.
The Group's solutions are present in both new construction and renovation works.industrial retrofit, making industrial parks in several Brazilian regions more modern and sustainable. Furthermore, the MB Group is a pioneer in the use of Computational Engineering applied to natural ventilation solutions, which guarantees project excellence and adds value to deliveries. Next, we explain how it works.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
O CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamic) is a Computational Engineering methodology capable of modeling fluids, such as air, in the case of natural ventilation projects. It is afluid calculatorwhich allows you to accurately understand the behavior of air in a given environment, in order to design maximum efficiency solutions.
In practice, it works like this: a specialized team collects technical data from the industrial warehouse and then feeds this data into 3D modeling software. The solution then validates the collected data, making the necessary calculations for an ideal installation, sized according to the technical specificities and meteorological conditions of each project.
The more rigorous the data collection, the more accurate the CFD result will be and, consequently, the more efficient your natural ventilation project will be.This avoids losses and speeds up installation so that you can quickly enjoy the benefits. However, as it is a careful methodology, we emphasize that it is essential to be well advised on this journey, optimizing your project with someone who understands the subject.
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