Effect of water turbidity on thermal performance of a salt-gradient solar pond
- Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX (United States)
The effect of water turbidity on the thermal performance of a salt-gradient solar pond is studied using a one-dimensional theoretical model. The theoretical model uses an empirical correlation that includes the effect of water turbidity on solar radiation penetration in water. The correlation is based on a uniform turbidity distribution in water; however, the correlation is extended to include a non-uniform turbidity distribution with respect to depth of water. The results indicate that water clarity plays a significant role on thermal performance for salt gradient solar ponds. 24 refs., 11 figs., 1 tab.
- OSTI ID:
- 219677
- Journal Information:
- Solar Energy, Vol. 54, Issue 5; Other Information: PBD: May 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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