Amit Vishwakarma, Abhay Nema | International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters | Vol 11, Issue 01 | pp. 27-36 | ISSN: 2456-1614
Abstract
This research paper investigates the crucial factors that determine the power output of solar chimney power plants, specifically the collector area and chimney height. A larger collector area efficiently gathers and heats a larger volume of air, and a steeper chimney height raises pressure differences via the stack effect, resulting in greater power generation. The study explores the significance of heat retention within the collector area, enabling continuous operation, even 24 hours a day. Additionally, the research explores the role of thermal capacity and inertia enhancement through water, bags, tubes, or brine thermal sinks within the collector. It also considers the impact of wetness and condensation within the chimney on energy flux. The installation of turbines, particularly those with horizontal axes, and their positioning in a ring around the tower base are investigated. The paper also discusses the potential applications of solar chimneys in architectural settings, such as natural ventilation and passive cooling, to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Keywords: Solar chimney power plants, power output optimization, collector area, chimney height, heat retention, thermal capacity, condensation, turbines.
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How to cite this article
@article{VishwakarmaA2025,
author = {Amit Vishwakarma and Abhay Nema},
title = {Optimizing Power Output in Solar Chimney Power Plants: Influence of Collector Area and Chimney Height},
journal = {International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters},
year = {2025},
volume = {11},
number = {01},
pages = {27--36},
issn = {2456-1614},
url = {https://journalspub.com/publication/ijpecc/article=16083}
}