Potential for salt-gradient solar ponds in New York State. Final report

Technical Report · Wed Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5623978

Eggert, R J

The report examines the technical and economic feasibility of salt-gradient solar ponds in New York, with preliminary design estimates and financial analyses performed for five specific sites in the State. The report critiques available solar radiation data and develops more reliable estimates for the State; calculates the potential output of New York State solar ponds; estimates the cost of ponds ranging in size from 1,600 square feet to 50 acres; and analyzes the financial feasibility of ponds for various applications in New York. Only low-temperature thermal applications -- space heating, domestic water heating, and process heat -- are considered.

• Research Organization: Urban Systems Research and Engineering, Inc., Cambridge, MA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5623978
• Report Number(s): PB-83-227223
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140901* -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Space Heating & Cooling
DESIGN
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ECONOMICS
EQUIPMENT
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
FEDERAL REGION II
HEATING
NEW YORK
NORTH AMERICA
PONDS
SALINITY GRADIENTS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR HEATING
SOLAR PONDS
SOLAR SPACE HEATING
SPACE HEATING
SURFACE WATERS
USA