Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Dedication

Contributors

Preface

Chapter 1. Introduction

Abstract

1.1 Energy Background

1.2 Solar Chimney Power Plant System

1.3 Research Progress

1.4 Research Contents of This Book

References

Chapter 2. Thermodynamic fundamentals

Abstract

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Thermodynamic Cycle

2.3 Thermal Efficiency

2.4 Results and Analysis

2.5 Effect of Various Parameters

2.6 Conclusions

Nomenclature

Subscript

Greek Symbols

References

Chapter 3. Helio-aero-gravity (HAG) effect of SUPPS

Abstract

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Relative Static Pressure

3.3 Driving Force

3.4 Power Output and Efficiency

3.5 Results and Discussions

3.6 Conclusions

Nomenclature

References

Chapter 4. Fluid flow and heat transfer of solar chimney power plant

Abstract

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Theoretical Models

4.3 Results and Discussion

4.4 Helical Heat-Collecting Solar Chimney Power Plant System

4.5 Mathematical and Physical Model

4.6 Validition

4.7 Computation Results and Analysis

4.8 Conclusion

Nomenclature

Greek symbols

Subscript

References

Chapter 5. Design and simulation method for SUPPS turbines

Abstract

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Numerical Models

5.3 Mathematical Models

5.4 Near-Wall Treatments for Turbulent Flows

5.5 Numerical Simulation Method

5.6 Results and Discussions

5.7 Conclusions

References

Chapter 6. Energy storage of solar chimney

Abstract

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Numerical Models

6.3 Reliability of the Simulation Method

6.4 Results and Discussion

6.5 Conclusions

Nomenclature

Greek symbols

Subscript

References

Chapter 7. The influence of ambient crosswind on the performance of solar updraft power plant system

Abstract

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Model Description

7.3 Results and discussion

7.4 SC Model with Blockage

7.5 Results and Discussion

Nomenclature

Subscripts

References

Chapter 8. Experimental investigation of a solar chimney prototype

Abstract

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Experimental Setup

8.3 Disposal of Measurement Points

8.4 Results and Discussion

8.5 Conclusions

References

Chapter 9. Research prospects

Abstract

9.1 Thermodynamic Theory for the Large-Scale SCPP

9.2 External Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Large-Scale channels

9.3 Turbine Running Theory for the Large-Scale SCPPS

9.4 The Impacts of Environmental Factors on of Large-Scale SCPPS

9.5 New-Type Large-Scale SCPPS

Index

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