An overview of the applications of particle image velocimetry for indoor airflow field measurement

  • Xiaodong Cao
  • , Junjie Liu*
  • , Nan Jiang
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Particle image velocimetry (PIV) is a promising technique for quantifying the airflow fields in buildings, which is crucial for creating a thermal comfortable and healthy indoor environment. This investigation summarized the state-of-the-art applications of PIV in measuring indoor airflow fields. The overview shows that PIV has gradually become the most popular and versatile tools for measuring various indoor airflow fields. The quantitative and detailed turbulent flow information obtained by PIV is critical for analyzing turbulent properties and validating numerical simulations. Specifically, we analyzed the pros and cons of PIV applications and gave the typical parameters of PIV systems used in indoor airflow field measurements. For indoor PIV measurements, small-scale models are the most convenient and appropriate, but may suffer from scaling problems. Large-scale PIV measurements are still necessary, for the data obtained from full-scale models are the most realistic and reliable. The researchers should pay much more attention to the selection of an appropriate PIV system according to their specific needs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Subtitle of host publicationBuilding Simulation and Information Management
Pages223-231
Number of pages9
EditionVOL. 3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event8th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, ISHVAC 2013 - Xi'an, China
Duration: 19 Oct 201321 Oct 2013

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
NumberVOL. 3
Volume263 LNEE
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

Conference8th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, ISHVAC 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXi'an
Period19/10/1321/10/13

Keywords

  • Airflow
  • Indoor environment
  • Measurement technology
  • Particle image velocimetry (PIV)

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