A gradient maintenance technique for seawater solar ponds

Journal Article · Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1997 · Journal of Solar Energy Engineering

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2871862· OSTI ID:488922

Kleis, S J; Li, H; Shi, J ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Houston, TX (United States). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

Seawater solar ponds are being evaluated as a means of reducing heat losses from thermal refuge areas in outdoor mariculture ponds during cold weather. The thermal refuge areas are intended to provide a reliable means of protecting fish crops from lethal cold water temperatures in the winter months. A continuous filling technique is demonstrated for use in gradient zone maintenance of the seawater solar ponds. The technique allows indefinite operation of the refuge areas with a minimal amount of fresh water.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 488922
• Journal Information: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, Vol. 119, Issue 1; Other Information: PBD: Feb 1997
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR PONDS
AQUACULTURE
SALINITY GRADIENTS
MAINTENANCE
HEATING
MICROCLIMATES
TEMPERATURE CONTROL