Summary
Outlines how solar chimneys drive natural ventilation and surveys earlier work, then puts forward a combined solar chimney and evaporative cooling arrangement for cooling and ventilating buildings in hot, dry summer climates. The analysis concludes that it makes sensible use of solar energy, meets indoor cooling and airflow needs, and costs less to install and run than conventional ventilation and air conditioning.
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