Experimental investigation and CFD simulation studies of a laboratory scale solar chimney for power generation

The turbine installation location is decided by the maximum velocity point, which is estimated with the help of CFD simulation as to be 0.25-1 m inside the chimney pipe. The effect of chimney height, inlet temperature and the solar radiation is also evaluated and model equation for performance measurements is developed. The diameter of the chimney is very low as 0.2032 m and velocity generated at the entry of the chimney (exit of collector) is appropriate to produce small power and it can be used as a small power plant.