Effect of internal partitions on the performance of under floor air supply ventilation in a typical office environment

This paper presents a case to investigate the effect of partitions in an office on the performance of under floor air supply ventilation system via computational fluid dynamics. The assessment is in terms of thermal comfort and indoor air quality with the use of a validated computer model. The results indicate that the partitions may significantly affect airflow and performance of a under floor air supply ventilation system. In particular, the presence of a gap above the partition wall is able to improve air distribution owing to less air re-circulation in the upper zone. Its effect on thermal comfort and indoor air quality indicators are evaluated.

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