Synopis:The objective of the project is to develop a computer program for a PC platform to graphically display fume hood airflow patterns for various geometries and input/output conditions.
In line with the objective the project has been divided into two parts: model development and user interface development. The computer model being used is the Explicit Algorithm for Continuous Turbulent (EXACT) fluid flow. This 3D model generates the pressure and velocity fields in a room. The code has been modified to model a laboratory fume hood in 2D and 3D. The second part of the project will use Visual Basic to develop a user interface to the EXACT code.