Smoke and Hot Gas Removal in Underground Parking Through Computational Fluid Dynamics: A State of the Art and Future Challenges

The proper design and installation of systems that enable the efficient control and removal of smoke and hot gases in underground parking facilities are necessary for protecting the public and property in the event of a fire. This paper discusses how studies using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)...

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Main Authors: Claudiu Stan, Ilinca Năstase, Florin Bode, Răzvan Calotă
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6255/7/11/375
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description The proper design and installation of systems that enable the efficient control and removal of smoke and hot gases in underground parking facilities are necessary for protecting the public and property in the event of a fire. This paper discusses how studies using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) related to smoke venting have contributed to improving fire safety in underground parking facilities. As vehicle fire incidents continue to rise globally, particularly in regions with a high density of underground parking, the need for comprehensive measures to mitigate these incidents has become increasingly urgent. This paper examines the applicability of CFD as a tool to address the challenges of smoke control in underground car parks, including those caused by fires involving electric vehicles. CFD application under various fire scenarios and ventilation strategies allows for identifying more effective smoke removal solutions, improving the protection of occupants and property. However, despite the potential of CFD simulations to enhance fire safety and smoke exhaust efficiency in underground parking, it is important to recognize the limitations of these simulations, particularly in dealing with the complex challenges posed by electric vehicle fires.
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spelling doaj-art-8cbaadd05bea45e9a91773f1cb0ded7f2024-11-26T18:03:41ZengMDPI AGFire2571-62552024-10-0171137510.3390/fire7110375Smoke and Hot Gas Removal in Underground Parking Through Computational Fluid Dynamics: A State of the Art and Future ChallengesClaudiu Stan0Ilinca Năstase1Florin Bode2Răzvan Calotă3CAMBI Research Centre, Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, 021414 Bucharest, RomaniaCAMBI Research Centre, Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, 021414 Bucharest, RomaniaAtFlow Research Centre, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400114 Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaCAMBI Research Centre, Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, 021414 Bucharest, RomaniaThe proper design and installation of systems that enable the efficient control and removal of smoke and hot gases in underground parking facilities are necessary for protecting the public and property in the event of a fire. This paper discusses how studies using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) related to smoke venting have contributed to improving fire safety in underground parking facilities. As vehicle fire incidents continue to rise globally, particularly in regions with a high density of underground parking, the need for comprehensive measures to mitigate these incidents has become increasingly urgent. This paper examines the applicability of CFD as a tool to address the challenges of smoke control in underground car parks, including those caused by fires involving electric vehicles. CFD application under various fire scenarios and ventilation strategies allows for identifying more effective smoke removal solutions, improving the protection of occupants and property. However, despite the potential of CFD simulations to enhance fire safety and smoke exhaust efficiency in underground parking, it is important to recognize the limitations of these simulations, particularly in dealing with the complex challenges posed by electric vehicle fires.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6255/7/11/375fire safetyventilation strategiesCFD simulationsmoke extractionunderground parking
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Smoke and Hot Gas Removal in Underground Parking Through Computational Fluid Dynamics: A State of the Art and Future Challenges
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fire safety
ventilation strategies
CFD simulation
smoke extraction
underground parking
title Smoke and Hot Gas Removal in Underground Parking Through Computational Fluid Dynamics: A State of the Art and Future Challenges
title_full Smoke and Hot Gas Removal in Underground Parking Through Computational Fluid Dynamics: A State of the Art and Future Challenges
title_fullStr Smoke and Hot Gas Removal in Underground Parking Through Computational Fluid Dynamics: A State of the Art and Future Challenges
title_full_unstemmed Smoke and Hot Gas Removal in Underground Parking Through Computational Fluid Dynamics: A State of the Art and Future Challenges
title_short Smoke and Hot Gas Removal in Underground Parking Through Computational Fluid Dynamics: A State of the Art and Future Challenges
title_sort smoke and hot gas removal in underground parking through computational fluid dynamics a state of the art and future challenges
topic fire safety
ventilation strategies
CFD simulation
smoke extraction
underground parking
url https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6255/7/11/375
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