The Parameters Change with Different Operation Conditions of Solar Chimney Power Plant Model

Summary

Fluent-based CFD simulations of a solar chimney power plant compare circular and hexagonal collector bases combined with five thermal storage materials. A circular collector, by covering a larger area, gives higher inlet air velocity and better turbine efficiency, while black pebbles outperform aluminium, tar, copper and steel as the heat storage medium.

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