Experimental Characterization of a Solar Chimney with Integrated Water Tank: Impact of Cooling Speeds on Thermal Energy Discharge

Summary

Laboratory tests on a solar chimney power plant coupled to a water storage tank, heated electrically and then cooled by a fan run at three airflow speeds to track how stored heat is released. Faster airflow empties the tank's heat more quickly and shortens the period of useful output, while slower airflow stretches discharge and gives steadier thermal delivery.

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