Summary
A review of research on solar chimneys used to boost natural ventilation in buildings, covering Trombe wall and inclined roof designs, the parameters that govern airflow, and modelling approaches from energy-balance equations to CFD. Airflow rises with channel depth up to an optimum, and reverse flow develops near the outlet once the depth-to-height ratio exceeds about 2.5.
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