Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)


AEI offers high performance modeling and design services with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). CFD provides a means to accurately and precisely model air flow, fluid flow, heat transfer, evaporartion and condensation, mixing, particle transport and air quality.

The modeling services provided by AEI are intended to complement established design methods, permit cutting edge design without costly retrofits, provide process improvement and investigation, and to reduce life cycle costs.

AEI's CFD services are applicable to a wide range of interests including, but not limited to:


  • Data Centers 
  • An optimization of underfloor air ventilation tiles and electrical board panel failure analysis was completed for an existing data center.  more
  • Smoke Exhaust and Fire Suppression System
  • The impact of the location and sizing of a smoke exhaust system in a High School 4-story atrium was optimized for fire code compliance.  more
  • Naturally Ventilated Buildings
  • The effectiveness of a solar chimney on classroom's fresh air ventilation rate was optimized and examined for code compliance.  more
  • Vane Pumps
  • A model of a vane pump was constructerd to investigate fluid performance characteristics at a specified operating point.
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  • Secondary Clarifiers
  • The effect of sedimentation concentrations in a secondary clarifier was considered. 
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  • Laboratory/Cleanroom Ventilation and Exhaust

Carbon Monoxide Levels
in Parking Decks

Air Intake and Exhaust Plumes of High Rise
Buildings

Displacement Venilation

Mixing Basins

HVAC Diffuser Size and Location Optimization

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and ASHRAE Comfort Levels

Paint Spray Booth Ventilation

Stack Emissions





Fire and Smoke Simulation in an Atrium