The art of modelling using CFD. Part II – Grilles

The art of modelling using CFD. Part II – Grilles

Wiki quote: “A grille is an opening of several slits side by side in a wall or metal sheet or…

The art of modelling using CFD. Part I – What happens if you cross art with science?

The art of modelling using CFD. Part I – What happens if you cross art with science?

Considering that CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) is an advanced mathematical method for predicting fluid flow and heat transfer using a computational…

How much do ‘U-Value’ good thermal insulation? Part VII – “Ooo, shut that door”

How much do ‘U-Value’ good thermal insulation? Part VII – “Ooo, shut that door”

Larry Grayson’s famous high camp catchphrase would be well heeded by those wanting to ensure good thermal insulation. You can make…

How much do ‘U-Value’ good thermal insulation? Part V

How much do ‘U-Value’ good thermal insulation? Part V

Why is it that when you increase a cavity air gap size beyond ~30mm is there no subsequent detrimental affect…

How much do ‘U-Value’ good thermal insulation? Part IV

How much do ‘U-Value’ good thermal insulation? Part IV

100mm block, 50mm insulation, 50mm cavity air gap then 100mm block make up an external wall that in theory comply…

The Most Extreme CFD Model Ever Ever – Explained

The Most Extreme CFD Model Ever Ever – Explained

The ability of FloTHERM to resolve a massive disparity in geometric length scale in a single model is for me…

The Most Extreme CFD Model Ever Ever

The Most Extreme CFD Model Ever Ever

Electronics are small and getting smaller. The world in which we live is tending to stay at the same size….

So, you want to predict component temperatures do you? Part I

So, you want to predict component temperatures do you? Part I

Prediction of component temperatures is central to electronics cooling simulation, the management of their temperatures  is central to electronics cooling…

Underfloor Thermal Insulation; Why? Part III

Underfloor Thermal Insulation; Why? Part III

Local air temperature plays an important part in the resulting thermal comfort as would be experienced by someone occupying that…