The effect of wind distribution on the architectural domain of the Bahrain Trade Centre was numerically analysed using\ncomputational fluid dynamics (CFD). Using the numerical data, the power generation potential of the building-integrated wind\nturbines was determined in response to the prevailing wind direction. The three-dimensional Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes\n(RANS) equations along with the momentum and continuity equations were solved for obtaining the velocity and pressure field.\nSimulating a reference wind speed of 6m/s, the findings from the study quantified an estimate power generation of 6.4kW\nindicating a capacity factor of 2.9% for the benchmark model. At the windward side of the building, it was observed that the layers\nof turbulence intensified in inverse proportion to the height of the building with an average value of 0.45 J/kg. The air velocity was\nfound to gradually increase in direct proportion to the elevation with the turbine located at higher altitude receiving maximum\nexposure to incoming wind. This work highlighted the potential of using advanced computational fluid dynamics in order to factor\nwind into the design of any architectural environment.
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