Solar Chimney Power Plant Generating Technology

Solar Chimney Power Plant Generating Technology presents the latest advanced solar chimney power generating technologies to help engineers acquire a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental theories, technologies, and applications of solar chimney power generating systems. The book includes comprehensive theories, very detailed technologies, and many well-illustrated, basic configurations of different types of systems, enabling readers to understand the fundamental theory, the design methods of solar chimney systems, and the basic parameters of the construction and operation of these systems.

Includes comprehensive theories, very detailed technologies, and many basic configurations of different types of systemsCovers the basic mechanisms of fluid flow, heat transfer, power output, energy storage, and operational procedures of SCPPS (solar chimney power plant system) turbinesFocuses on thermodynamic theory, helio-aero-gravity effect, fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics, design for SC turbine, energy storage, and the effect of ambient crosswinds

1. Introduction 2. Thermodynamic fundamentals 3. Helio-Aero-Gravity (HAG) Effect of SC 4. Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer of Solar Chimney Power Plant 5. Design and simulation method for SC turbines 6. Energy Storage of Solar Chimney 7. Numerical Analysis of the Influence of Ambient Crosswind on the Performance of Solar Updraft Power Plant System 8. Experimental investigation of a solar chimney prototype 9. Research Prospects