Summary
Three-dimensional CFD model of a solar chimney power plant based on the Manzanares prototype, with the turbine represented as a fan and the k-ε turbulence model, comparing loaded and no-load operation. Solar radiation strongly affects flow and heat transfer, while the turbine pressure drop barely changes collector efficiency but has a large impact on power output.
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