This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of simulating and
analyzing built and natural environments using the Computational Fluid
Dynamics (CFD) method. CFD offers a powerful tool for dealing with
various scientific and engineering problems and is widely used in
diverse industries. This book focuses on the most important aspects of
applying CFD to the study of urban, buildings, and indoor and outdoor
environments. Following the logical procedure used to prepare a CFD
simulation, the book covers e.g. the governing equations, boundary
conditions, numerical methods, modeling of different fluid flows, and
various turbulence models. Furthermore, it demonstrates how CFD can be
applied to solve a range of engineering problems, providing detailed
hands-on exercises on air and water flow, heat transfer, and pollution
dispersion problems that typically arise in the study of buildings and
environments. The book also includes practical guidance on analyzing and
reporting CFD results, as well as writing CFD reports/papers.
