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Effects of friction and extraction on the stability of solar ponds

Journal Article · · Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5246149

Experimental results were compared to theoretical stability criteria of a salt gradient solar pond. Cellular motion in the nonconvective layer is expected. Extension of stability criteria suggests use of stabilizing barriers via friction. Stability of longitudinal extraction assures optimum availability of energy from a solar pond. 23 refs.

Research Organization:
Argonne Natl Lab, Ill, USA
OSTI ID:
5246149
Journal Information:
Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States), Journal Name: Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States) Vol. 81-WA/Sol-16; ISSN ASMSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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