On the hydrodynamics of salt-gradient solar ponds

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1991 · Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-092X(91)90048-2· OSTI ID:5110139

Zangrando, F ^[1]

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1. Solar Energy Research Inst., Golden, CO (United States)

The objective of this paper is to discuss those hydrodynamical issues that affect the performance of the solar pond as an energy collector and storage system, e.g., mass and energy balance; formation, stability, and maintenance of the gradient layer; energy extraction from the bottom mixed layer; stability of stratified fluids to shearing flows; interface dynamics; and wall effects. Many of these topics are not fully understood and the discussion focuses on the present state of knowledge, some of the engineering correlations available at this time, and the research that is still required to resolve the relevant issues.

• OSTI ID: 5110139
• Journal Information: Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering); (United States), Journal Name: Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering); (United States) Vol. 46:6; ISSN SRENA; ISSN 0038-092X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
141000* -- Solar Collectors & Concentrators
CONVECTION
DIFFUSION
ENERGY BALANCE
ENERGY STORAGE
ENERGY TRANSFER
EQUATIONS
EQUIPMENT
FLUID MECHANICS
HEAT EXTRACTION
HEAT STORAGE
HEAT TRANSFER
HYDRODYNAMICS
INTERFACES
MAINTENANCE
MASS BALANCE
MASS TRANSFER
MECHANICS
PERFORMANCE
PONDS
SALINITY GRADIENTS
SHEAR
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR PONDS
STABILITY
STORAGE
STRATIFICATION
SURFACE WATERS
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TURBULENCE
WALL EFFECTS