Summary
Lab-scale solar chimney for electricity generation, tested in a hot, dry Indian location and modelled both analytically and with CFD, with predictions matching measured temperatures closely. Air in the collector reached roughly 42 °C and 12 m/s by mid-afternoon, but energy efficiency remained modest; simulations suggested placing the turbine a short distance into the chimney pipe, making the rig suitable for small-scale power.
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