Feasibility study of a solar chimney power plant in Jordan

Summary

Assesses whether a solar chimney power plant could be built in Jordan, using an analytical model fed with measured local solar irradiation. Air velocity, pressure, mass flow, electrical output and chimney efficiency are computed as chimney height varies; for the small configuration considered, output peaks at about 85 kW with a 210 m tall chimney.

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