Impact of the chimney geometry on the power output of solar chimney power plant

Summary

Numerical simulations with the coupled Saturne and Syrthes codes examine how a divergent chimney outlet with various exit sections affects a solar chimney power plant under Adrar, Algeria weather. Two thermal storage setups are compared, ground alone versus ground plus a 10 cm water layer under the collector, to assess efficiency and how long the plant keeps running after sunset.

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