Thermo-fluid Aspect Analysis of Passive Cooling System Case Using Solar Chimney in the South Regions of Algeria

The purpose of this present work is related to thermo-fluid flow and energy performance aspect analysis of solar chimneys versus geometrical parameters and environmental sites. Governing equations are solved numerically using finite volume method. Adrar site located at the south western region of Algeria is chosen according to its important energy potential compared to other regions of Algeria. Obtained results are related to fluid flow temperature and velocity distributions along the chimney, the mass flow rate and air change per hour (ACH). A good agreement is obtained between our results and those of the literature.