Push It to the Limit: Using Displacement Ventilation for High Heat Gain Applications

Displacement ventilation (DV) has a become a commonly used system in a broad range of applications due to its energy saving potential and superior indoor air quality. There are various rules of thumb that dictate the maximum cooling load that the system can handle. Although using the system for higher cooling loads is not recommended, there are cases where it is still advantageous to do so. This seminar explores the performance of a DV system outside of its normal operating range using CFD. Design guidance will be provided and application-specific trade-offs will be explored.