OUTDOOR COOLING & PEDESTRIAN COMFORT
Flowpak’s CFD Analysis for Elevating Spectator and Player Comfort through ANSYS-CFX Stadium Cooling System Design at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium
The Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, formerly known as Duhail Stadium, is a modern football stadium located in Doha, Qatar. Completed in 2013, it has a seating capacity of 15,000 people. The stadium underwent refurbishment, including installing a cooling system to provide adequate comfort for spectators and players during hot seasons.
To ensure optimal HVAC performance, Tekyeef, the company responsible for the project, hired Flowpak to conduct Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation assessments at the early stage of the project.
The assessments included identifying the cooling load under outdoor conditions, analyzing the wind effect and selecting the optimum cooling system to provide optimal comfort for all match attendees.
Optimizing Outdoor Comfort and Energy Efficiency through Flowpak’s CFD Analysis and Design: The Case of St. Regis Hotel and Other Projects
Flowpak is an experienced company that designs outdoor cooling systems using CFD simulation to analyze the outdoor environment and ensure design criteria are met. We work closely with architects and engineers to control the air temperature, considering energy saving and pedestrian comfort. By utilizing CFD simulation, we can optimize the behavior of the air and thermal flow, ensuring the outdoor spaces meet comfort and energy efficiency criteria. We have successfully provided outdoor solutions for various projects, including the outdoor terrace restaurants at the St-Regis hotel, achieving acceptable temperatures during peak temperature periods.
Optimizing Outdoor Comfort: Flowpak’s Simulation and Adjustment of Al Gharrafa Park’s Air Conditioning System
Flowpak utilized its expertise to simulate and optimize the outdoor cooling and air conditioning system at Al Gharrafa Park.
By utilizing ANSYS CFX, the team adjusted the system to provide the desired temperature range of 26°C to 28°C for the park’s pedestrian and jogging tracks.
The park’s unique Mashrabiya-style Islamic structures, combined with fast-growing climbing vines, allow for efficient air circulation, contributing to the cooling system’s effectiveness. Flowpak’s collaboration with Ashghal & James, and Cubitt provides a comfortable and enjoyable environment for park visitors.
Flowpak Experts Drive Innovative Outdoor Cooling Solutions for Shaded Walkways and Seating Areas in The Pearl of Qatar
To attract more people to open outdoor spaces (restaurants, coffee retails.) and to bring different environmental, social and economic benefits to the Pearl of Qatar, the pearl operator decided to provide outdoor cooling for the shaded walkway and seating areas.
The installed outdoor cooling system selection is based on CFD simulation outputs performed by flowpak experts.
The numerical simulations considered the operating time, external weather conditions and the walkway architecture and shadings.
Achieving Comfortable Outdoor Cooling in Al Hazm Mall Courtyard with ANSYS CFX and FlowPak Design
Flowpak played an essential role in designing the corridors for Al Hazm Mall in Qatar. The corridors were designed to provide air recirculation to allow ventilation of the courtyard, which supports outdoor cooling for the outdoor courtyard. By doing this, Flowpak was able to optimize the thermal comfort of the mall visitors, even during the peak summer season when temperatures can reach up to 50 degrees Celsius.
Flowpak used ANSYS CFX, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, to simulate airflow in the corridors and courtyard to achieve this goal. This allowed Flowpak to identify potential issues with air circulation and temperature distribution and to optimize the design of the corridors to ensure that the air flows in the desired direction to provide efficient ventilation.
As a result of Flowpak’s innovative design, Al Hazm Mall is currently operating at a temperature of 24 degrees Celsius in the peak summer season, which is significantly cooler than the ambient temperature outside.
