This is a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) study for an architectural client in New York. The study examines air veloicty, tempereatures and sunlight penetration through a wall system with dual panes of glass separating an air cavity.

1. CFD Thermal Model
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2. Rain Baffle Angle
Airflow at Exit
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3. Rain Baffle Angle
Airflow in Dual Wall Air Cavity with Shades Raised (Glass Hidden for
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4. Air Outlet
Air -
Exterior
Air - Interior
Outer Glass
Inner Glass
Air Inlet
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Air Velocity Cross Section

5. Air Outlet
Blinds
Lowered
Air - Interior
Air -
Exterior
Inner Glass
Outer Glass
Air Inlet
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Air Temperature Cross Section

6. Gravity
Air - Exterior
Air Outlet
Blinds - Raised Exterior Glass
Blind Cover Air Inlet
Interior Glass
Air - Interior
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Summer – Temperature Map Cross Section

7. Gravity
Air - Exterior
Air Outlet
Exterior Glass
Air Inlet
Interior Glass
Air - Interior
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Condensation Map

8. Inner Glass Exterior Glass
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Air Velocity Exiting Exhaust Vent in Dual Wall

9. Inner Glass
Wall Exterior
Exterior Glass
Wall Interior
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Summer – Solar Energy Reduction as it Passes through Dual Wall