Architectural Systems CFD

Architectural Systems

Totalsim’s CFD Architectural Systems Services enables our customers to account for everything from HVAC to Pedestrian Comfort. We’ve streamlined the process of modeling complex physics of HVAC, Solar Loading and Pollutant Dispersion using customized CFD simulations. We easily visualize results helping you to evaluate and improve your designs. Explore our Architectural Systems capabilities below.

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Totalsim Workflows in Computational Fluid Dynamics as a Building Design Tool:

TotalSim's vast experience in developing motorsports CFD technology has been leveraged to create architectural and building design workflows using complex CFD that create and test a digital twin of your design. The workflow capabilities listed below provide an overview of the areas TotalSim can help you explore and understand through the use of Star-CCM+ simulations in these complex challenges.

Benefits We Provide

Working with virtual modeling and simulation of fluid flows allows you to accelerate your design process using software such as Star-CCM+ or OpenFOAM. This reduces the number of physical prototypes and testing, while still evaluating all necessary conditions. Our engagement ranges from CFD consulting, to training, to customized workflows to meet your specific needs.

Whether you need wind loading data or are exploring pedestrian comfort or HVAC performance, our personalized simulations and apps provide valuable insight. Working with TotalSim will put you years ahead of the competition, while lowering your costs and optimizing your designs. Let us help you reach your goals efficiently and accurately.

Learn About Our Architectural Systems Capabilities

Building Design

CFD For Data Centers

Data centers present unique challenges in thermal management and airflow optimization. Engineers and designers must ensure efficient cooling while minimizing energy use and avoiding downtime. Our CFD simulations help customers understand the following:

Airflow circulation throughout the enclosure
Identification of hot spots and under-cooled regions
Optimal placement of HVAC and cooling units for effective coverage
Predict temperature behavior under various equipment failure scenarios

CFD for Building Systems

Architects and civil engineers face the complex challenges of wind and its interaction with buildings and their surroundings. Our CFD building workflow help our customers to understand the following:

Wind & Building Interaction
Wind Loading
Pedestrian Comfort
Gust In and Around Buildings
Wind Effects on HVAC Performance
Determine the Depth of Buildings Foundations
Manage Building Movements Through Liquid Damping Systems
Find Optimal Location for Mechanical Voids

Occupant Comfort

HVAC

Controlling internal air flow and temperature is paramount for occupant comfort and are both directly impacted by HVAC layout and design. Our workflow for Thermal Comfort Management helps our customers to optimize HVAC systems and layout for thermal comfort. The following quantities can be investigated:

Pressure
Temperature
Velocity
Mean Age of Air
Occupant Metabolic Rate, Body Size and Clothing Resistance
Humidity
Natural Ventilation
HVAC
Solar Loading

Odor Dispersion and Reduction

Noise Control and Reduction

Solar Loading

Healthy Buildings

TotalSim substance and species workflow allow our customers to investigate dispersion or concentration levels of harmful gases and toxins. It also allows them to monitor the air quality around the built environment. We help our customers calculate the following:

Specific Species Properties
Concentration of Species in PPM
Pollutant Particles Dispersion Reach
Stagnation Areas Where Particles Accumulate

Building Equipment

Our aeroacoustic HVAC duct workflow allow us to identify the source of noise generated by air flowing through the HVAC system and track its propagation into the occupied space.

Our proprietary workflow allows us to help you to design better and quieter systems.

Benefits:

Investigates the Source of Noise
Investigates the Aerodynamic Generation and Propagation of Sound
Determine Sound Pressure Levels and Frequencies

Our workflow is designed to optimize the performance of a cooling tower by solving the most common problems to upgrade thermal performance:

Uneven Water Loading, as a Result of Overlapping Circular Nozzles
High Water to Air Ratio Causes Poor Fill Performance
Poor Water Distribution System Results in A Waste of Both Fan and Pump Energy
Reduce Drift Loss, to Reduce Corrosion and Contaminants to Adjacent Equipment
Fluid Film Fill to Quantify and Reduce Wall Water
Evaporative Cooling- Forced or Natural Draft
Nozzle Flow Optimization
Pollutants Tracking out the Cooling Tower

Architectural Systems CFD