Evaluation of Chimney Stack Effect in a New Brewery Using DesignBuilder-energyPlus Software

The aim of this paper was to use Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to study the effectiveness of natural ventilation through a chimney, forming part of the environmentally-friendly design features of a new brewery. Different simulations were conducted in order to provide an insight on the mode of operation of window openings, to provide the best ventilation conditions and to identify any situations that may require certain remedies.