Development of a submersible shadowgraph for the study of interfaces in salt-gradient solar ponds

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1989 · Solar Energy; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0038-092X(89)90026-1· OSTI ID:5159361

Huacuz, J M; Sierra, F; Venegas, C; Ramos, C ^[1]

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1. Electrical Research Institute, Cuernavaca (Mexico)

In this paper the processes of development and testing of a submersible shadowgraph are described. This instrument was devised as a tool for the study of interfaces in salt-gradient solar ponds. Tests were carried out in the solar pond of the University of Texas at El Paso. Photographs of interfaces inside the pond were taken for the first time. The submersible shadowgraph can be stationed inside the pond for time dependent studies of a given region, or it can be used to scan the pond depth.

• OSTI ID: 5159361
• Journal Information: Solar Energy; (USA), Vol. 43:3; ISSN 0038-092X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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OPTICAL EQUIPMENT
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LAYERS
PONDS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SURFACE WATERS
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