Computer Aided Engineering, from EnglishComputational Aided Engineering, is a great ally of engineers and designers in the development of innovative and successful ventures. This field favors the accuracy of solutions, allowingtest and scale systems in the virtual environment before putting them into practice in the real context.
Thus, in addition to ensuring the high performance of the installations, CAE also reduces operating costs. This methodology has been very useful in the application of natural ventilation solutions, such asindustrial lanternsand theshutters.
Want to know how it works? Continue reading and see why computational engineering is worth counting on!
What is it and how does it work?Computational Aided Engineering?
CAE basically consists of the use of computer software to support engineering, assisting in the development of projects throughstatic, dynamic, thermal, magnetic, acoustic, impact and fluid analyzes. In the case ofnatural ventilation systems,Understanding the behavior of air (considered as a fluid) in the environment is essential for the efficiency of the solution.
For its application, advanced tools are used that allow not only to define the dimensions of the system, but also a series of characteristics crucial to its performance, such asmaterials used, types of finishes, manufacturing and installation processes and, above all, interactions with external agents, such as wind and temperature.
Analyzing these factors with the help of technology, in addition to optimizing professionals' time, gives more accuracy to the project, asallows you to test all possibilities to fully exploit the benefits of the solution that will be implemented. Doing all these calculations manually would delay the launch of the product or work, not to mention that it would require more from the professional, as engineering does not allow for errors or negligence.
How to apply Computational Engineering in natural ventilation projects
As we said in the previous topic, theComputational Aided Engineering(CAE) has been very useful in the execution of natural ventilation projects. In this regard, the methodology operates through theComputational Fluid Dynamics(CFD), a subgroup of CAE that specifically deals withfluid calculation and analysis.
As air behavior is a key factor in the installation of natural ventilation systems, CFD becomes the perfect ally to create a successful project with maximum performance. All of this in a more agile way and without the risk of causing losses with rework.
In practice, it works like this: the software uses real data that impacts the efficiency of a ventilation project tosimulate a 3D mesh in the virtual environment, validating thecollected inputsand, consequently, predicting the ideal functioning of the system according to the needs of that warehouse.
In this sense, the more rigorous there is in capturing the data, the more assertive the result evidenced by the CFD will be. Among the variables that must be considered, the positioning of the building in relation to the wind and sun, the location and size of the warehouse openings and the meteorological data of the environment stand out.
Some data collected by CFD that can be used in your project are:
- behavior and speed of air in the environment;
- identification of points of highest and/or lowest temperature;
- identification of stagnation zones;
- pressure profile and pressure loss;
- ideal positioning of equipment in the building.
What are the advantages of using CFD in your project?
Reading this far, you have probably already noticed that CFD, as a subgroup that is part of the CAE,elevates the concept of natural ventilation to an even more judicious and innovative level. But, if there are still doubts that it is worth counting on the resources ofComputational Aided Engineeringin your project, here is a list of the immediate benefits that can come from this investment:
- speeds up the launch of the final product;
- helps to understand the system’s functionalities;
- provides more efficiency and quality to the project;
- allows for quick changes and reassessments;
- facilitates the solution installation process;
- enables continuous improvements through simulations;
- reduces costs and does not generate rework.
In other words, in addition to ensuring a ventilation project that brings thermal comfort and improves air quality, you also contribute to the appreciation of your company assustainable institution, modern and concerned with the well-being of employees. Nowadays, prioritizing these issues is aimportant step to differentiate yourself in the marketand consolidate your brand image.
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