THERMAL Engineers: INTERMEDIATE — Ep 01
Uniform Floor Heating System CFD Simulation
- Episode
- 01
- Run Time
- 17m 38s
- Published
- Oct 08, 2024
- Topic
- Heat Transfer
- Course Progress
- 0%
Dive into the world of radiant heating with this ANSYS Fluent CFD simulation training on uniform floor heating systems. This module explores the principles and performance of underfloor heating, a popular and efficient method of space heating in residential and commercial buildings.
Key aspects covered: • Understanding the pre-configured uniform floor heating system model • Analyzing heat distribution patterns in floor heating applications • Implementing appropriate boundary conditions for floor heating simulations • Configuring ANSYS Fluent for thermal simulations in building environments • Investigating temperature profiles across the floor surface and room space • Evaluating the effects of different floor materials on heat transfer • Interpreting results to understand heat distribution in floor heating designs
Through guided simulations using pre-set models, you’ll gain insights into the heat transfer mechanisms of floor heating systems. This tutorial equips you with the skills to analyze the performance of underfloor heating installations.
By the end of this module, you’ll understand how CFD can be used to evaluate the behavior of uniform floor heating systems. This knowledge is valuable for HVAC engineers, building designers, and thermal comfort specialists working on energy-efficient heating solutions.