Abstract
Focusing on the Combined Solar Chimney (CSC), this study introduces two innovative passive optimization measures: deflectors and segmented heat-absorbing walls. Using numerical simulations, the impact of five control parameters—the angle and length of the straight deflector, the central angle of the curved deflector, the number of heat-absorbing wall segments, and the Rayleigh number (Ra)—on CSC performance is analyzed. Results indicate that air changes per hour (ACH) can be significantly improved with the implementation of deflectors and segmented walls. Optimal deflector configurations are identified as a 25° angle, a 0.375 length-to-width ratio (l/W), and a 60° central angle. The study recommends using two heat-absorbing wall segments for practical applications. When both measures are applied, ventilation performance can be enhanced by up to 25.71%. Additionally, this research establishes quantitative relationships between the control parameters, ACH, and heat exchange efficiencies, providing a theoretical foundation for practical engineering designs.
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