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Document ID (ISN)102789
CIS number 03-1795
ISBN(s) 0-7176-2750-0
Year 2003
Convention or series no. HSE Research Report RR 157
Author(s) Westbury P., Roche L., Pierce B., Smith J.
Health and Safety Executive
Title The effect of adjacent buildings and topographical features on the wind pressure field around buildings
Bibliographic information HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2003. viii, 91p. Illus. 15 ref. Price: GBP 25.00.
Internet access http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr157.pdf [in English]
Abstract This work has been carried out to help develop guidance on siting open flue terminals for natural draught domestic gas boilers. The effects of adjacent structures and topographical features on wind pressure fields around dwellings were investigated, and scenarios with high likelihood of flue flow reversal were identified. A combination of wind tunnel testing and computational modelling has been used. Vent pressures on isolated dwellings have also been investigated. Compared to isolated dwellings, the maximum pressure experienced by a flue terminal above a 45° pitch roof was found to be up to 60% higher when very tall or wide structures (e.g. embankments) were located downwind of the dwelling. The percentage increase was higher for the 30° pitch roof, although absolute pressures for the 45° pitch roof were greater.
Descriptors (primary) smoke; design of equipment; natural ventilation
Descriptors (secondary) air movement; wind load; United Kingdom; report; mathematical models; wind tunnels; gas burners; water heaters; airflow measurement; simulation facilities
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Heating, ventilation and climate
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Ventilation
Ergonomics