Summary
Fluent simulations of a solar chimney power plant fitted with a vertical heat-collecting plate map air velocity and pressure, showing peak speed at the flow centre, pressure falling towards the outlet and possible backflow there. Output power rises with velocity, and the plate's height and width matter, with a height–width–chimney-inlet-diameter ratio of 10:2:1 giving the highest velocity and power.
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