Internal waves and K-H instability in thermal layers of the advanced solar pond (ASP). [Kelvin-Helmholtz]

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1991 · Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-092X(91)90103-4· OSTI ID:5684535

Bemporad, G A; Rubin, H ^[1]

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1. Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa (Israel)

The development of internal waves and instabilities of the Kelvin Helmholtz-type may prevent the density gradient maintenance which allows the proper functioning of the Advanced Solar Pond (ASP). The properties and characteristics of internal waves, of constant and growing amplitude, are quantitatively described in this paper. The numerical simulations made in this study are in good agreement with previous theoretical and experimental results.

• OSTI ID: 5684535
• Journal Information: Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering); (USA), Vol. 46:1; ISSN 0038-092X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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