Enhancement of Natural Ventilation using Solar Chimney: A Numerical Investigation

Summary

CFD comparison of horizontal and vertical solar chimney designs attached to a room, modelled at reduced scale, to assess how each improves natural ventilation for rural buildings lacking reliable electricity. Outlet air velocity and absorber plate temperature are used to evaluate performance, with the ventilation rate found to depend strongly on the room's temperature gradient.

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