Computational and experimental studies on solar chimney power plants for power generation in Pacific Island countries

Summary

CFD optimisation of the geometry of a 10 m solar chimney power plant, followed by testing of a scaled-down 4 m prototype under varying sunshine and wind, with water bags under the collector for heat storage. Stronger wind slightly cooled the collector and chimney but raised airflow and available power; a 100 m plant was also simulated for small Pacific island communities.

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