Summary
Experiments and a mathematical model of a solar chimney that accounts for mass transfer (moisture) as well as heat transfer show that mass transfer strongly affects ventilation. Raising the area ratio from 0.10 to 0.65 cut airflow by about 70%, and flow stopped at 0.70. Higher relative humidity increased airflow, while higher ambient temperature mainly raised air temperature.
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