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Flow Field Analysis of Vertical Farm Unit Case Study Highlights Client Profile: Vertical Farming Solutions Provider, Australia Objective: To study the flow patterns of the air inside the ducts and installed trays in vertical farming system Challenges: Developing precise CAD model and identify = simulation domain = Identifying suitable boundary conditions and
selecting applicable turbulence model Solution: The vertical farm unit was successfully evaluated to identify the air flow across the vertical trays. It was observed that the flow remained almost uniform throughout the unit, except few bottom trays. Software Used : ANSYS Fluent 14.5
Vertical farming is an innovative solution to cultivate plantation within a skyscraper greenhouse. However, in order to ensure sufficient air flow circulation along with artificial lighting, these units require effective placements of fans, air ducts and vents. An Australian based vertical farming system provider needed simulation solution to predict the air flow pattern inside the ducts and trays, in order to measure the system’s effectiveness.
The Solution A computational domain representing vertical farming unit was developed and suitable boundary conditions were applied. The simulation results showed that the air flow across the trays was uniform except three trays from the bottom. Recirculation zones were also observed which prevented top 5 discharge vents of the duct.This solution can also be provided using OpenFOAM, STAR CCM+, Abaqus CFD, COMSOL Multiphysics.
Benefits = Identified effectiveness of the vertical farming
equipment without physical testing = Considerable reduction in cost associated with design
modification = Reduced number of prototyping tests required
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Hi-Tech CAE is a division of Hi-Tech Outsourcing Services, a pioneer engineering outsourcing company since 1992 based in India & USA. It provides expert Computer Aided Engineering - CAE consulting services for engineering / product design analysis by modeling & simulation. The primary services extended include Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), product design optimization and value engineering services to Automotive, Building / Construction, Process industry, Power Generation, Manufacturing & Heavy Engineering industries.
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