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Abstract：
This study explores the potential of repurposing mosque minarets as solar chimneys in hot arid regions to facilitate natural ventilation and diminish the reliance on energy-intensive cooling systems. Originating as a means to call the faithful to prayer, minarets have become iconic landmarks within Islamic cities. This research focuses on Cairo, Egypt, as a representative hot arid environment. The paper traces the evolution of the minaret, underscoring the variations in form that influence the experimental design. The investigation proceeded in two stages: the construction of physical mosque models with variably positioned minarets for laboratory testing, ensuring standardized measurements, followed by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations for comparison. Findings indicate that mosque minarets can be effectively adapted for passive ventilation, with their performance significantly influenced by orientation and placement. This study concludes that traditional mosque minarets offer a viable, sustainable option for passive cooling in hot climates.
摘要：
这项研究探讨了在炎热的干旱地区将清真寺宣礼塔重新用作太阳能烟囱的潜力，以促进自然通风并减少对能源密集型冷却系统的依赖。起源于召唤信徒祈祷的一种手段，尖塔已成为伊斯兰城市的标志性地标。这项研究的重点是开罗，埃及,作为干旱高温环境的代表。这篇论文追溯了尖塔的演变，强调影响实验设计的形式变化。调查分两个阶段进行：建造具有不同位置的宣礼塔的物理清真寺模型，以进行实验室测试，确保标准化测量，其次是计算流体力学(CFD)模拟进行比较。研究结果表明，清真寺宣礼塔可以有效地适应被动通风，它们的性能受到方向和位置的显著影响。这项研究得出的结论是，传统的清真寺尖塔提供了一种可行的，在炎热气候下被动冷却的可持续选择。
