Experimental study of an earth-to-air heat exchanger coupled to the solar chimney for heating and cooling applications in arid regions
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DOI: 10.1007/s10973-020-09867-6
Abstract: Arid regions around the world are characterized by hard summer and winter seasons, which leads to thermal discomfort. The southwest of Algeria is classified as an arid region, where the temperature in the summer season… read more here.
Keywords: arid regions; air; solar chimney; air heat ... See more keywords
New design for solar chimney with integrated windcatcher for space cooling and ventilation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.106785
Abstract: Abstract This research highlights the thermal and ventilation performance of a newly designed solar chimney in conjunction with a windcatcher and water spray system for a two-story office building in a warm and arid climate.… read more here.
Keywords: space; cooling ventilation; ventilation; new design ... See more keywords
Experimental and numerical study of the impact of the collector roof inclination on the performance of a solar chimney power plant
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.01.047
Abstract: Abstract The solar chimney power plant (SCPP) is a promising solution to produce electrical power from solar energy. The optimization of the solar setup geometry is required to enhance its performance. In this paper, a… read more here.
Keywords: collector roof; power; solar chimney; geometry ... See more keywords
Solar chimneys with a phase change material for buildings: An overview using CFD and global energy balance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.01.014
Abstract: Abstract The solar chimney is one concept explored by building engineers and designers for reducing heat gain and inducing natural cooling in both commercial and residential buildings. In this sense, scientists around the world have… read more here.
Keywords: solar chimney; solar chimneys; phase change; energy ... See more keywords
Enhanced power generation through cooling a semi-transparent PV power plant with a solar chimney
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.09.004
Abstract: Abstract Semi-transparent photovoltaic (STPV) system’s performance strongly depends on its surface temperature. To provide a mechanism that decrease the temperature of STPV can improve the power generation significantly. This cooling mechanism will be more interesting… read more here.
Keywords: solar chimney; power generation; system; power ... See more keywords
The effect of different structural parameters on wind supercharged solar chimney power plant combined with seawater desalination
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.09.044
Abstract: Abstract Based on the mathematical model of the wind supercharged solar chimney power plant combined with seawater desalination (WSSCPPCSD), the velocity field characteristics of basic WSSCPPCSD were analyzed through three-dimensional numerical simulation. To investigate the… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; wind; wind supercharged; power ... See more keywords
Effect of thermal energy storage layer porosity on performance of solar chimney power plant considering turbine pressure drop
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.116859
Abstract: Performance of a solar chimney power plant (SCPP) is numerically investigated under the effects of turbine pressure drop, solar radiation and energy storage layer porosity. The solar chimney can be constructed on the soil with… read more here.
Keywords: porosity; energy; power; solar chimney ... See more keywords
Performance analysis of a waste heat recovery solar chimney for nocturnal use
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jestch.2020.11.009
Abstract: Abstract Solar chimney is one of the best ways to produce artificial wind to drive wind turbines. But the main problem associated with is that it’s dependence on solar energy and hence can’t be used… read more here.
Keywords: heat recovery; heat; chimney; solar chimney ... See more keywords
A numerical study on induced flowrate and thermal efficiency of a solar chimney with horizontal absorber surface for ventilation of buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2019.101050
Abstract: Abstract Solar chimneys absorb solar radiation heat to create stack effect which induces airflow for natural ventilation of buildings. Solar chimneys have been studied mainly in two forms: vertical air channel and inclined one. In… read more here.
Keywords: absorber surface; thermal efficiency; solar chimney; efficiency ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation of solar chimney with phase change material (PCM)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.01.122
Abstract: The effect of latent heat storage (LHS) on a solar chimney pilot was studied experimentally. Two kinds of experiments including with and without phase change material (PCM) were carried out, and the parameters including temperature… read more here.
Keywords: chimney; phase change; material pcm; change material ... See more keywords
Influence of canopy condensate film on the performance of solar chimney power plant
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.01.067
Abstract: Abstract Presence of dust and/or condensate film affects the transmissivity of solar radiation through the transparent canopy/cover of solar collectors. This paper presents experimental investigation results of water vapor film condensate on the upper and… read more here.
Keywords: condensate; condensate film; solar chimney; film ... See more keywords