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Energy conservation:
𝛿
(𝜌𝐸) + ∇. (𝑣⃗(𝜌𝐸 + 𝑝)) = −∇(∑𝑗 ℎ𝑗 𝐽𝑗 ) + 𝑆ℎ (2)
𝛿𝑡
Conservation of mass:
𝛿𝑝
+ ∇. (𝜌𝑣⃗) = 𝑆𝑚 (3)
𝛿𝑡
4. Conclusion
The study aimed to simulate HVAC system functionality in
different situations, summer and winter seasons. The average
Fig.1 Generated mesh in 2D geometry.
velocities, are slightly larger during summer season, due to higher
airflows required. However, this effect doesn’t affect the
Table 1: Boundary Conditions
occupants, because they are within the comfort ones. Also The
variation of humidity noticed small compared to summer season.
Conditions During Summer During Winter
Furthermore, it has been observed that in the wall region there is
the most deviation of temperature and humidity due to the
Inside 22, 23 & 24 ºC 20, 21 & 22 ºC convection with the outside free stream.
Temperature As general conclusion, it can be said that the above results
provide adequate comfort conditions inside the auditorium during
Heat transfer 12 W/𝑚 2 𝑘 24 W/𝑚 2 𝑘
coefficient both seasons.