A computational fluid dynamics analysis of solar chimneys integrated with photovoltaics

Summary

CFD simulations of a photovoltaic-integrated solar chimney for office ventilation in Tokyo's climate, used to find the chimney geometry that maximises airflow. The system could supply about 10 air changes per hour to a typical office, while the PV panels generated roughly 35 kWh per square metre of south wall per year.

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