Typical projects:

New laboratory buildings surrounded by older facilities on campuses
Fresh air intakes located near external contaminant sources
Vehicle exhaust from transportation facilities
Kitchen exhaust odors
Helicopter downwash impacts
Idling vehicle exhaust impacts

Contaminated exhausts can enter air intakes or impact pedestrian areas causing odor complaints and adverse health effects.

When dealing with these issues, complex wind flows around buildings must be considered.

RWDI identifies and solves problems related to:

Diesel generators
Boilers
Loading docks
Kitchens
Incinerators
Helicopters
Laboratory fume hoods
Vivaria / animal holding facilities
Cooling towers
Parking facilities
Local traffic
Isolation rooms

RWDI resources include:

Design Reviews

Specialists review drawings, inspect the site, and provide on-site feedback to the design team. RWDI identifies issues, establishes criteria, and provides solutions where appropriate.

Numerical Dispersion (Wind Wake) Assessment

When additional analysis is required, and building geometry and surroundings are less complicated, RWDI applies proprietary numerical models. The firm brings more than 20 years of experience to such projects.

Wind Tunnel Testing

Wind tunnel modeling is the most accurate tool for measuring exhaust dispersion. Physical scale models are tested in the wind tunnel when the building or the surroundings are complex and a higher level of precision is required.