An alternative view on the theory of cross ventilation.

Author(s) : SANDBERG M.

Type of article: Article, Review

Summary

The article examines the basic assumptions behind the orifice equation, the most common model for relating a pressure differential to a flow. It identifies a new phenomenon, a catchment effect, which at certain conditions, generates a flow through an opening that is larger than the reference flow rate.

Details

  • Original title: An alternative view on the theory of cross ventilation.
  • Record ID : 2005-0359
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Int. J. Vent. - vol. 2 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 2004/03

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