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Simulation of the transient behaviour of a salt gradient solar pond in Tunisia

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  • Ouni, M.
  • Guizani, A.
  • Belguith, A.

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Mathematical modelling of salt gradient solar ponds (SGSP) is needed for predicting their performance, performing parametric studies, and above all for design purposes. In the present work, one dimensional simulation model for a SGSP is developed in order to simulate the transient behaviour of a SGSP in a southern part of Tunisia. This dynamic model, takes into account top losses and heat losses to the ground and uses hourly meteorological data for the site of El Bibane in the south of Tunisia. The governing differential equations are solved by the finite difference method. A computer program is proposed in order to perform the calculation. The results show that solar ponds (SP) are reliable as solar collector and storage systems which can provide the needed energy for thermal desalination process.

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  • Ouni, M. & Guizani, A. & Belguith, A., 1998. "Simulation of the transient behaviour of a salt gradient solar pond in Tunisia," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 14(1), pages 69-76.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:14:y:1998:i:1:p:69-76
    DOI: 10.1016/S0960-1481(98)00049-4
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    1. Banat, Fawzi A. & El-Sayed, Salah E. & El-Temtamy, Seham A., 1994. "A transient model of a laboratory-scale carnalite salt gradient solar pond," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 4(8), pages 927-932.
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    1. Ding, L.C. & Akbarzadeh, A. & Tan, L., 2018. "A review of power generation with thermoelectric system and its alternative with solar ponds," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 81(P1), pages 799-812.
    2. El-Sebaii, A.A. & Ramadan, M.R.I. & Aboul-Enein, S. & Khallaf, A.M., 2011. "History of the solar ponds: A review study," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 15(6), pages 3319-3325, August.
    3. Benjemaa, F & Houcine, I & Chahbani, M.H, 1999. "Potential of renewable energy development for water desalination in Tunisia," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 18(3), pages 331-347.

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