Solar Chimney Power Plants

From Theory to Practice

1 Edición - 20 de noviembre de 2024
Última edición
Autores: Erdem Cüce, Pinar Mert Cüce
Idioma: Inglés

Solar Chimney Power Plants: From Theory to Practice offers detailed information in one place, covering working principles, efficiency, performance-enhancing methods, experi… Leer más

Descripción

Solar Chimney Power Plants: From Theory to Practice offers detailed information in one place, covering working principles, efficiency, performance-enhancing methods, experimental and theoretical studies, current application examples, techno-economic analysis, and artificial intelligence, providing the reader with a thorough and up-to-date understanding of solar chimney power plants. The book covers basic theory and dynamics of solar chimney power plants, systematic coverage of the various parameters affecting performance, assessment by experimental studies, mathematical and theoretical models, the use of computer simulations and computation fluid dynamics, and innovative applications and hybrid approaches.

Finally, techno-economic analysis and the role of artificial intelligence are presented. This is an ideal resource for all those with an interest in solar chimney plants and energy conversion technologies, including graduate students, researchers, academics, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, policymakers and professionals in the renewable energy sector.

Puntos claves

Provides extensive and comprehensive information on solar chimney power plants
Describes the technology in terms of working principles, efficiency, and performance enhancing methods
Presents current application examples and addresses challenges encountered

De interès para

Graduate students, researchers, academics and faculty with an interest in solar chimney technology, renewable energy and energy conversion

Índice

1. Introduction to the theory of solar chimney power plants

2. Solar chimney power plant structure and design

3. Effect on solar chimney power plant of various performance parameters

4. Assessment of solar chimney power plants by experimental studies

5. Investigation of mathematical and theoretical models of the solar chimney power plants

6. Approach of solar chimney power plants by computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

7. Evaluation of solar chimney power plants with an innovative perspective

8. Techno-economic analysis and artificial intelligence applications of solar chimney power plants

Detalles del producto

Edición: 1
Última edición
Publicado: 20 de noviembre de 2024
Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los autores

Erdem Cüce

Erdem Cüce is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey, where he leads research in sustainable energy, low/zero-carbon buildings, advanced thermal systems, and renewable energy technologies. His research focuses particularly on building envelope heat transfer, thermal insulation, energy-efficient facade systems, and the experimental and numerical assessment of low-carbon building technologies.

Afiliaciones y experiencia

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey

Pinar Mert Cüce

Pinar Mert Cüce is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey. Her research spans low-carbon architecture, building-envelope technologies, heat transfer, thermal insulation, advanced energy systems, and HVAC-related applications. A particular strand of her recent work concerns the development and experimental assessment of bio-based and agricultural-waste-derived insulation plasters, including systems incorporating natural residues such as hazelnut shells, pineapple leaf and tea waste.