Solar chimney power plants (SCPPs) are encouraging sustainable energy sources due to
their low cost, abundance, low maintenance, and eco-friendliness. However, despite …

In the 21st century, utilization of solar energy takes a new peak due to the increase in global
energy demand, environmental concerns and scarcity of fossil fuel. Among various …

A 3D numerical model was made to analyse the effect of divergence angle of chimney (Φ
ch), ambient temperature (T a), solar flux (I) and turbine efficiency (η tur) on wind flow and …

Solar chimney power plant (SCPP) is one of the promising technologies to convert solar
energy into carbon-free power generation. It has cost competitiveness, environment friendly …

A numerical study was performed to optimize the size of the fillet at the base of the chimney
of a solar updraft tower plant. A parametric study was conducted with seven different fillet …

A numerical analysis has been performed to examine and assess the flow and performance
characteristics of the solar updraft tower (SUT) power plant. A realistic domain (geometry …

In this study, the feed-water-heating method is studied due to its numerous advantages for
the repowering of 320 MW units at Isfahan power plant. In this method, only low-pressure …

Solar updraft tower is a low-cost heat collection ventilation power generation technology in
solar heat utilization technology, which has high research potential and application value …

This study focuses on enhancing the heat collection performance of solar chimney systems
(SCS). The effect of various sizing parameters on the square SCS with a single side inlet is …

Solar updraft tower (SUT) power plant is a unique system using solar energy, which consists
of three main parts: the chimney, turbine, and collector. In tropical climate conditions …