Lapse Rate Power Cycle Free 3D model

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This solar power plant was originally designed using Sketchup 8 and then seamlessly converted into all other compatible 3D formats. Native format remains .skp while 3dsmax scenes are set in 3ds Max 2016 version, precision rendered with Vray 3.00 This solar-powered behemoth has been in the making for several years, taking shape through careful thermodynamic analysis that suggests its viability - however, it falls short in practicality due to its staggering height of nearly 3000 feet. Operating at extremely low pressures, the cycle allows water to reach boiling point at ambient temperatures, exploiting the natural temperature drop with altitude (lapse rate) within the troposphere to effectively elevate water vapor and then condense it into a liquid at higher altitudes. As this liquid gains hydrostatic pressure in a vertical column, it's directed through a turbine in a manner analogous to traditional hydroelectric power plants. I've included a comprehensive cycle schematic for clarity on its operational mechanism - note that the attached 3D model represents only the exterior framework of this ingenious solar-powered plant