Hydrodynamics and thermodynamics of solar ponds
Conference
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OSTI ID:6882026
The objective of this presentation is to discuss those hydrodynamical issues that affect the performance of the solar pond as an energy collector and storage system such as: 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 will focus on the present state of knowledge, the best engineering correlations available at this time, and the research that is still required to resolve the relevant issues.
- Research Organization:
- Solar Energy Research Inst., Golden, CO (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-83CH10093
- OSTI ID:
- 6882026
- Report Number(s):
- SERI/TP-252-3088; CONF-870317-1; ON: DE87001124
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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