A finite volume numerical inethod is presented for the solution of the two-dimensional incompressible, steady Navier-Stokes equations in general curvilinear coordinates. This method is applied to the turbulent flows over isolated airfoils with and without trailing edge separation. The standard k-tmodel is utilized to describe Reynolds stresses. Body-fitted coordinates are generated for the computation. method is an extension of the procedure developed by Gosman and Pun(l). k-r model is assessed by cwparing the predictions with the available experimental data. The solutionThe performance of the Nomenclature RE. Aw. AN. Rs, AP

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The recent pandemic of COVID-19 has brought about tremendous impact on every aspect of human activities all over the world. The main route of transmission is believed to be through coronavirus-bearing respiratory droplets. The respiratory droplets have a wide spectrum in droplet size, ranging from very small droplets (aerosol droplets) to large droplets of tens and even hundreds of μm in size. The large droplets are expected to move like projectiles under the action of gravity force, buoyancy force and air resistance. Droplet motion is complicated by droplet evaporation, which reduces droplet size in its trajectory and affects the force acting on it. The present work attempts to determine the trajectories of the large droplets by using a simplified single-droplet approach. It aims at providing a clear physical picture to elucidate the mechanics involved in single droplet motion and the various factors affecting the range. Assuming an indoor environment with an air temperature of 18 °C and relative humidity of 50%, the horizontal range of large respiratory droplets (diameter 120 μm–200 μm) in common respiratory activities are as follows: Speaking, ≈ 0.16 m–0.68 m, coughing, ≈ 0.58 m–1.09 m, and sneezing, ≈ 1.34 m–2.76 m. For the smaller droplets (diameter < 100 μm), the droplets are reduced to aerosol droplets (≤5 μm) due to evaporation, and will remain suspended in the air instead of falling onto the ground like a projectile.

Abstract. High-rise buildings in many big cities in the Far East, including Hong Kong, call for refuge floors as a matter of both practicality and compliance with regulations. Even though many countries' fire codes are not clear in spelling out the necessity for refuge floors, it is accepted within construction that such floors are essential in resisting fire, allowing users a means of escape and allowing emergency services a means of access to stricken buildings. This paper discusses the reasons behind providing refuge floors, while also considering related fire safety provisions, such as their enclosure behind fire-resistant construction or the protection of their openings behind a water curtain. Our discussion takes a tall building with balconies as a test example of refuge floors, running a hazard assessment based on Computational Fluid Dynamics assuming a fire of the broadly accepted level of 2 MW. The paper concludes that the design of the building's façade finally determines whether or not a refuge floor and associated fire safety provisions, such as a water curtain, can be waived. As the flat modelled used to store a high amount of combustibles up to 1135 MJm -2 , the breaking of large area of glass window could lead to a major conflagration. The consequences of a scenario with a fire of 25 MW are also discussed.

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