Exhaust hoods are used in many industries to remove contaminant from a region close to the source( s) of the generation by the withdrawal of air and contaminant. In comparison with traditional exhaust hoods, the Aaberg exhaust system, with its additional jet, can significantly improve the capture efficiency of the hood. Since the 1980's experimental investigations and mathematical analyses on the Aaberg exhaust systems have been performed by Hogsted (1), Hyldgard (2), Pedersen and Nielsen (3) Fletcher and Saunders (4) and Hollis (5).
An equation is developed for predicting the combined effect of naturally and mechanically induced air flows in buildings and solved by a combination of analytical and iterative methods. The resulting two-dimensional formulation, implemented as a simple computer program, allows rapid, hourly simulation of infiltration in domestic-scale buildings with a range of ventilation strategies.
The study deals with the theoretical and experimental simulation of gas leaks in buildings. Such simulations may provide helpful information about the flow characteristics and dangerous concentrations as a function of the ventilation system (if any), the geometrical features and the thermal constraints on the room, and eventually about the positioning of gas monitoring devices.
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