Summary
Axisymmetric finite-volume simulations in ANSYS CFX, combined with a design-of-experiments analysis, examine how tower height, outlet radius and base area shape the airflow and power of a solar chimney plant. A flared tower top markedly raises kinetic energy at the base, while enlarging collector or chimney beyond a point yields only marginal power gains; results match published experimental data.
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