Summary
ANSYS Fluent CFD simulations of a single-storey room of 1000 cubic feet attached to a wall solar chimney test how window size and placement, rather than room dimensions, shape natural ventilation. Changing the room's length, width or height barely alters inlet airflow, while tuning the openings gives an optimised layout with an air speed of 0.25 m/s, in line with ASHRAE comfort requirements.
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