Validation of a numerical model for simulating solar chimney performances

Summary

A finite element model of turbulent airflow and heat transfer in a solar chimney is checked against analytical, experimental and numerical results from the literature. The validated model is then used to see how geometric and operating parameters affect performance, and to estimate how much energy a plant could produce over one year in a Mediterranean climate.

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