Summary
Axisymmetric CFD simulations of a Manzanares-type solar updraft tower, using finite-volume discretisation with k–ε turbulence closure, examine how widening the tower towards its exit and the height of its diverging section influence temperature and airflow. Both geometric parameters change the internal flow, while stronger irradiance increases air speed and the quantity of air moving through the system.
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