CFD ‐based studies on solar chimneys in buildings with emphasis on indoor air quality and E4 assessments: A systematic review
Abstract
Abstract Solar chimneys have advanced from geometric parameter analyses to nano‐enhanced hybrid systems, yet a disconnect persists between engineering performance and health‐relevant indoor air quality validation. Analysis of 62 CFD studies (2012–2025) shows 95% used air changes per hour (ACH) as an IAQ proxy, without measuring pollutant concentrations or validating against health thresholds like
Fields of Study & Subjects
Solar Energy Systems and Technologies
Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications
Hygrothermal properties of building materials
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Publication date
- 23 May 2026
- Language
- EN