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On the performance of inclined rooftop solar chimney integrated with photovoltaic module and phase change material: A numerical study

2020 Building ventilation Hybrid system Numerical / CFD Thermal storage / PCM

Salari, Ali, et al. "On the performance of inclined rooftop solar chimney integrated with photovoltaic module and phase change material: A numerical study." Solar Energy 211 (2020): 1159-1169.
DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2020.10.064

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Summary

Numerical simulations of a sloped rooftop solar chimney combined with a PV panel and phase change material show that RT-50 performs best of the PCMs tested. In a comparison with simpler set-ups for buildings in Shanghai, the full combination produces the most electricity and suits homes best. For offices in a subtropical climate, a chimney with PV but no PCM is the better choice.

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