Research on the Impact of Air Temperature and Wind Speed on Ventilation in University Dormitories under Different Wind Directions (Northeast China)

Abstract

This study employs computational fluid dynamics to analyze the natural ventilation conditions of university student dormitories in the northeastern region of China under various outdoor wind directions, wind speeds, and temperature conditions. By separately simulating room natural ventilation efficiency under four different outdoor wind speeds (1.5 m/s, 3.3 m/s, 5.4 m/s and 7.9 m/s) at different outdoor temperatures (−10 °C, 0 °C, 10 °C and 20 ℃), curves of indoor pollutant removal rates (VOA-Time) are established for different wind directions. The study also determines the minimum ventilation time required for rooms under different environmental conditions (TVOA=70%). The data indicate that, despite the promotion of ventilation efficiency with increasing wind speed or indoor-outdoor temperature difference, the wind direction determines the extent to which these factors enhance room ventilation efficiency. Furthermore, there are corresponding mathematical relationships between TVOA=70%, outdoor temperature, wind speed, and different wind directions, allowing for predictions related to the rate of indoor carbon dioxide change. The research findings will assist students in formulating more effective ventilation strategies under complex outdoor environmental conditions.