A review of advanced air distribution methods - theory, practice, limitations and solutions

B. Yang; A. K. Melikov; A. Kabanshi; C. Zhang; F. S. Bauman; G. Cao; H. Awbi; H. Wigö; J. Niu; K. W.D. Cheong; K. W. Tham; M. Sandberg; P. V. Nielsen; R. Kosonen; R. Yao; S. Kato; S. C. Sekhar; S. Schiavon; T. Karimipanah; X. Li; Z. Lin

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109359

A review of advanced air distribution methods - theory, practice, limitations and solutions

B. Yang, A. K. Melikov, A. Kabanshi, C. Zhang, F. S. Bauman, G. Cao, H. Awbi, H. Wigö, J. Niu, K. W.D. Cheong, K. W. Tham, M. Sandberg, P. V. Nielsen, R. Kosonen, R. Yao, S. Kato, S. C. Sekhar, S. Schiavon, T. Karimipanah, X. LiZ. Lin

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Abstract

Ventilation and air distribution methods are important for indoor thermal environments and air quality. Effective distribution of airflow for indoor built environments with the aim of simultaneously offsetting thermal and ventilation loads in an energy efficient manner has been the research focus in the past several decades. Based on airflow characteristics, ventilation methods can be categorized as fully mixed or non-uniform. Non-uniform methods can be further divided into piston, stratified and task zone ventilation. In this paper, the theory, performance, practical applications, limitations and solutions pertaining to ventilation and air distribution methods are critically reviewed. Since many ventilation methods are buoyancy driving that confines their use for heating mode, some methods suitable for heating are discussed. Furthermore, measuring and evaluating methods for ventilation and air distribution are also discussed to give a comprehensive framework of the review.

Original language	English
Article number	109359
Journal	Energy and Buildings
Volume	202
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109359
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2019
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Air distribution
Air quality
Energy efficiency
Fully mixing ventilation
Non-uniform ventilation
Thermal comfort

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Civil and Structural Engineering
Building and Construction
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Yang, B., Melikov, A. K., Kabanshi, A., Zhang, C., Bauman, F. S., Cao, G., Awbi, H., Wigö, H., Niu, J., Cheong, K. W. D., Tham, K. W., Sandberg, M., Nielsen, P. V., Kosonen, R., Yao, R., Kato, S., Sekhar, S. C., Schiavon, S., Karimipanah, T., ... Lin, Z. (2019). A review of advanced air distribution methods - theory, practice, limitations and solutions. Energy and Buildings, 202, Article 109359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109359

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