Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) uses numerical methods to describe fluid flow. The result is a wealth of predictions for flow velocity, temperature and mass concentration.

CFD is a very compelling, non-intrusive, virtual modelling technique with powerful visualisation capabilities and has outstanding potential for analysing complex air flows with advantages of insight, foresight and efficiency.

However, CFD simulation requires a high level of technical expertise. Using a well-known commercial CFD package and hiring a CFD expert are usually costly. The reliability of CFD analysis has been a perennial problem and depends heavily on the skill and experience of the modeller.

• “SYS (Simulate YourSelf)” is a CFD solution to automate pre, main and post processes of computational fluid dynamics simulations and to analyse ventilation performance of a naturally ventilated agricultural buildings

• It consists of graphical user interfaces dealing with open-source OpenFOAM CFD packages and a visualisation toolkits

• It provides simulation results of local ventilation effects as well as overall ventilation performance and shows graphical representations of results

• It provides general users (consultant, researcher, company, university) with quick and practical solutions for ventilation performance and researchers with highly accurate computing solutions for scientific purposes

• By simply designing your building, you can discover airflows and ventilation rates in your building