Hygrothermal simulation and risk evaluation - A literature review and assessment of the applicability of the Lattice Boltzmann Method to derive the influence of convection on moisture behaviour in building components

Abstract Since the Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) showed promising ways in describing fluid flow and convective phenomena, this literature review gives an overview of application LBM to date realm hygrothermal simulations (HAM). Furthermore, apply derive influence convection on moisture transport building components are assessed. This is achieved by a which carried out for specific fields intertwined with topics (Natural convection, Porous media, Flow through channels). The introduction accompanied condensed theoretical used LBM-scheme most reviewed literature. It could be seen that, regard these topics, majority 2-dimensionally using mostly D2Q9 model single relaxation times. shows as validated tool, solidifying choice our purposes. No coupling HAM-simulations found. In conclusion, deduction parameters like permeability identified potent subfield further research.