Abstract

PRETORIUS, Johannes P.  and  KROGER, Detlev G.. Incorporating Vegetation Under the Collector Roof of a Solar Chimney Power Plant. R&D j. (Matieland, Online) [online]. 2008, vol.24, pp.3-11. ISSN 2309-8988.

The incorporation of vegetation under the collector roof of a large-scale solar chimney power plant is investigated as a potential secondary (agricultural) plant function. The effect on plant performance when incorporating vegetation over two radial collector distances is evaluated. Additionally, the influence on plant performance when modelling the air (with certain vapour content) inside the chimney and atmosphere surrounding the plant according to different temperature lapse rates is considered. Results predict that the incorporation of vegetation in the solar chimney power plant is potentially possible, but its inclusion will cause major reductions in plant power output.

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