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Some basic considerations and possible improvements on the solar pond

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7016206· OSTI ID:7016206

Experimental results were compared to theoretical stability criteria of a salt gradient solar pond. Cellular motion in the non-convective layer is expected. Innovative concepts on friction stabilization using stabilizing barriers and longitudinal stratification to improve pond heat extraction efficiency are presented.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
7016206
Report Number(s):
ANL-CT-80-23
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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