This work presents an overview of (passive) solar chimney research, from the natural
convection fundamentals to the recent progress for achieving thermohydraulic best …

The ease of thermal control by means of air natural convection stimulates the investigation of
configurations with the aim at improving the thermal performance. The effect of adding …

In this paper we use the constructal method to determine the optimal distribution and sizes of
discrete heat sources in a vertical open channel cooled by natural convection. Two classes …

This paper addresses the significance of adding insulated extensions to a parallel-plate
channel in which the plates receive a uniform heat flux and a natural convection airflow is …

The present paper documents the geometric optimization of L and C-shaped channels in
laminar natural convection subject to global constraints. The objective is to maximize the …

Experimental results are presented for thermal systems consisting of a vertical, parallel-
plate, isothermal heat sink and a chimney. A ridge of maximum total heat transfer is …

Literature on buoyancy driven flow in vertical channels have been reviewed in order to
investigate formulas for Nusselt number and flow rate, which can be used in fast calculations …

This study deals with natural-convection heat transfer from a vertical electrically heated
plate, which is symmetrically placed in a chimney of variable height. The heated plate serves …

An experimental study on a channel-chimney system was carried out in order to elucidate
the behavior of heat transfer and fluid flow. The results are presented in terms of local air …

This paper presents an experimental and theoretical study of side-edge effects on
downward flame spread over two parallel polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) slabs under …