Case Study of Jet Fan Optimization in large Car Parking Jaipur
Project Summary
Building type and location: 200 car capacity car parking building in Jaipur, India
Project goals and objectives: To optimize the jet fans to control smoke and fire due to an 8 MW car burning condition
MaxBrain Technologies role in the project: Service consultancy for CFD simulation using FDS software for Jet Fan Optimization.
Project Challenges
Large building size and complex geometry
Limited data availability for the specific building and fire scenario
Control smoke and fire as per international standards like UAE fire codes, NFC, India, NFPA
Simulation Methodology
Software used: FDS and Smoke View (For Smoke analysis)
Open Foam used for simple Air flow analysis
Simulation time: 1200 seconds as per international standards
Jet fan optimization methodology: Trial and error approach to determine optimal fan location and size
Other simulation parameters: Heat release rate of 8 MW, smoke and heat detectors installed in the building
Results
Key findings: Jet fans were able to effectively control smoke and reduce temperatures, improving occupant safety and reducing property damage
Visualization: Contour plots and animations of temperature and smoke movement in the building
Comparison to design codes: Simulation results met relevant design codes and standards
Impact
Improved fire and smoke control in the building
Reduced property damage and potential loss of life
Potential for future use of optimized jet fans in similar buildings
Lessons Learned
Limited data availability can be a challenge for simulation accuracy
Trial and error optimization approach can be time-consuming and resource-intensive
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