Summary
Steady two-dimensional CFD simulations in ANSYS Fluent with a k-ε turbulence model examine how collector size governs airflow inside a solar chimney power plant. Four collector diameters between 100 and 400 cm were modelled and the local flow fields compared, showing that collector diameter strongly influences performance and must be considered when optimizing the plant's geometry.
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