Summary
Fluent simulations examine how buoyancy-driven flow from a solar chimney boosts natural ventilation in a room under varying solar radiation levels. Indoor air speeds rise markedly with the chimney, while temperature climbs only slightly with room depth and height; indoor pressure grows with depth and height but falls as solar input increases, supporting the chimney as a way to improve summer thermal comfort.
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