Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
CFD Simulations for Advances of Solar Thermal Systems, Abdallah Bouabidi, Editör, Elsevier B.V., Amsterdam, ss.261-275, 2026
The solar chimney power plant (SCPP) system is a promising renewable energy technology that harnesses solar energy using a simple configuration of a collector, turbine, and chimney. This system is gaining attention for its potential to reduce fossil fuel consumption. The performance of SCPP systems is highly dependent on their size, with larger systems capturing more solar energy but facing higher costs and installation challenges. Researchers often conduct experimental studies on a smaller scale and increasingly rely on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for theoretical advancements and performance optimization. This chapter compiles various performance analyses of SCPP systems, emphasizing CFD-based studies. Critical findings indicate that growing the collector diameter enhances performance by absorbing more solar energy, whereas increasing collector height may have side effects. Adjusting the collector angle and chimney slope can impact performance, with optimal configurations varying based on environmental factors and regional climatic conditions. The performance of SCPPs can be positively influenced by sloping terrain and integrating thermal storage materials to mitigate the limitations of solar radiation variability. Future research should focus on optimizing these factors to improve the resilience and efficiency of SCPP systems, making them a viable alternative in the renewable energy landscape.