Validation of CFD Simulations for Natural Ventilation in Hospital Wards Using CO₂ Decay Method

dc.contributor.author	Maraqa, S.
dc.date.accessioned	2026-01-03T21:27:00Z
dc.date.available	2026-01-03T21:27:00Z
dc.date.issued	2025-09-29
dc.identifier.uri	scholar.ppu.edu/handle/123456789/9295
dc.description	Number of pages: 10, 2025 Engineering for Palestine Conference (ENG4PAL) PPU, Hebron, Palestine, September 29-30, 2025	en_US
dc.description.abstract	This study validates computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of natural ventilation in hospital wards using the CO₂ tracer gas decay method, in accordance with ISO 16000 8. Field measurements were conducted in a single-patient room at the Picardy Wallonia Medical Center (PWMC) and compared with CFD results from DesignBuilder and OpenFOAM. Results showed strong agreement, with differences within 10%, confirming the reliability of CFD models in predicting ventilation performance. This study demonstrates the potential of natural ventilation to enhance indoor air quality and thermal comfort in healthcare environments.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Palestine Polytechnic University	en_US
dc.subject	CFD Simulations, CFD, Natural Ventilation, Hospital Wards, CO₂ Decay Method	en_US
dc.title	Validation of CFD Simulations for Natural Ventilation in Hospital Wards Using CO₂ Decay Method	en_US
dc.type	Working Paper	en_US