Working for Cofely GDF Suez, we carried out computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations for the General Electric / Nuovo Pignone plant in Florence in 2014. The site covers approximately 163,000 m².
The study examined indoor airflow and thermal conditions, taking into account the heat released by production machinery. In large industrial halls, this heat can shape the indoor climate as strongly as the weather outside, so it belongs in the model from the start.
We then analysed alternative configurations of doors and roof openings to understand how each would influence ventilation within the industrial space.
CFD makes this kind of comparison possible before anything is built or changed. It shows how air is likely to move and where heat is likely to collect, giving owners and engineers a clearer basis for decisions about the working environment.
