A review of solar chimney power technology

Utilization of solar chimney (SC) for power generation has proved to be a promising approach for future applications. This paper provides a comprehensive picture of research and development of SC power technology in the past few decades. The description, physical process, experimental and theoretica...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2010-10, Vol.14 (8), p.2315-2338
Hauptverfasser:	Zhou, Xinping, Wang, Fang, Ochieng, Reccab M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied sciences Clean energy Economics Energy Exact sciences and technology Natural energy Pictures Power conversion unit Power generation Research and development Solar chimney Solar chimney Solar collector Turbine Power conversion unit Power generation Solar chimneys Solar collector Solar energy Solar power generation Solar thermal conversion Solar thermal power plants Turbine Utilization
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Zusammenfassung:	Utilization of solar chimney (SC) for power generation has proved to be a promising approach for future applications. This paper provides a comprehensive picture of research and development of SC power technology in the past few decades. The description, physical process, experimental and theoretical study status, and economics for the conventional SC power technology are included as well as descriptions of other types of SC power technology.
ISSN:	1364-0321 1879-0690
DOI:	10.1016/j.rser.2010.04.018