Experimental and computational analysis of the collector geometry of a solar chimney

Summary

Ansys Fluent simulations compare a conventional solar chimney power plant with a modified layout whose collector narrows at its outlet. Local airflow behaviour is examined for each configuration, and the convergent collector exit is shown to raise the power produced, suggesting a way to improve the output of plants already in operation.

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