Research on Micro Wind Turbines in Solar Chimney Power Plants with Vertical Collectors

Summary

Using design theory, simulations and laboratory tests, the authors developed a small turbine for solar chimney plants whose collectors stand vertically. Power grows with airflow speed and depends heavily on blade profile and blade angles. A NACA profile set at 40° with a 20° twist gave the best output, and measurements matched the simulated trends.

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