Simulation and Analysis of Solar Chimney Models based on Bam Climate Theory

One of the methods of generating electricity from solar energy is using solar chimney technology. In this research we have studied four proposed physical models of solar chimney by examining Iran's climate map and selecting the appropriate region for the power plant site. This study is a numerical simulation of four physical models of solar chimney in Bam city, Kerman province. According to valid meteorological data, the behavior of all four models was evaluated on a specific day of the year. According to the results of the simulation, which includes the air velocity rate in four internal points of chimneys and the output power of each of the above mentioned models, the best and most suitable solar chimney model can be selected for the site under consideration and an appropriate estimate of the final output will be obtained.