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A parametric design study of solar ponds

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  • Isaac, R. R.
  • Gupta, C. L.

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The salt stratified solar pond is found to be a reliable solar collector and storage system. This paper discusses the effect of varying certain design parameters on pond steady-state temperatures. These significant parameters are sizing parameters--pond surface area and depth of the pond; operating parameters--storage volume and the heat extraction fraction; and geo-climatic parameters3solar radiation, water table depth and upper convective zone thickness. Studies indicate that there is an optimum depth and storage volume of the pond for each application in terms of temperature and heat load desired.

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  • Isaac, R. R. & Gupta, C. L., 1982. "A parametric design study of solar ponds," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 11(1), pages 35-49, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:11:y:1982:i:1:p:35-49
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