Numerical simulation of volatile organic compounds evaporation in closed spaces

Papakonstantinou, KA; Kiranoudis, CT; Markatos, NC

dc.contributor.author	Papakonstantinou, KA	en
dc.contributor.author	Kiranoudis, CT	en
dc.contributor.author	Markatos, NC	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:15:45Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:15:45Z
dc.date.issued	2000	en
dc.identifier.issn	0737-3937	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/13707
dc.subject	volatile organic compounds dispersion	en
dc.subject	materials' evaporation	en
dc.subject	CFD	en
dc.subject	Sick-Building-Syndrome	en
dc.subject.classification	Engineering, Chemical	en
dc.subject.classification	Engineering, Mechanical	en
dc.title	Numerical simulation of volatile organic compounds evaporation in closed spaces	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1080/07373930008917838	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373930008917838	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2000	en
heal.abstract	This paper deals with the simulation of VOCs concentration dispersion, evaporated from flooring materials, with the purpose of understanding VOCs evaporation and dispersion mechanisms. A test chamber is examined whose flooring material emits a number of VOCs. Given the area specific ventilation rate and considering ii as boundary conditions, experimental data for the examined compounds concentration, the dispersion of the VOCs concentrations is examined under steady state and transient conditions. The model developed is used in conjunction with a general - purpose CFD code, PHOENICS, that can provide detailed information on the flow as well as concentration fields. The results of the above two simulation cases are used as a guide for two other cases, where faster restoration of the air indoor quality was investigated by changing the ventilation rate in the chamber. The simulation results were used as a basis for further analysis for VOC evaporation for other flooring materials; this will allow proper material selection as well as proper ventilation system for a more healthy and comfortable environment in a building.	en
heal.publisher	MARCEL DEKKER INC	en
heal.journalName	DRYING TECHNOLOGY	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1080/07373930008917838	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000165121500003	en
dc.identifier.volume	18	en
dc.identifier.issue	10	en
dc.identifier.spage	2203	en
dc.identifier.epage	2216	en