CFD analysis and optimization of thermal environment for outdoor unit of air conditioner at groove in a commercial building

Simulates the thermal environment of the groove of a commercial building using CFD. Combined with theoretical calculation results, analyses the impacts of different outdoor louver distance and louver angle on the thermal environment of an outdoor unit in the groove. The results show that the louver distance should be at least 80 mm to avoid flow resistance. Additionally, the louver angle should be around 10° to reduce the blocking effect.