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A survey of solar pond developments

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  • Muñoz, F.
  • Almanza, R.

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We discuss experimental and theoretical advances on solar ponds. Using a theoretical model that involves internal and external heat- and mass-transfer phenomena, the temperature behavior of the solar pond is shown as a function of time. The temperature is strongly dependent on the thicknesses of the three solar-pond layers, especially the non-convective layer. Clay liners are presented as an alternative for use in solar ponds. For these, the thermal conductivity and vertical permeability are similar to or better than membrane liners. Some applications are discussed such as water desalination, generation of electric power and salt refining and mining.

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  • Muñoz, F. & Almanza, R., 1992. "A survey of solar pond developments," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 17(10), pages 927-938.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:17:y:1992:i:10:p:927-938
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(92)90041-W
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    1. Saleh, A. & Qudeiri, J.A. & Al-Nimr, M.A., 2011. "Performance investigation of a salt gradient solar pond coupled with desalination facility near the Dead Sea," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 36(2), pages 922-931.
    2. Khalilian, Morteza & Pourmokhtar, Hamed & Roshan, Ashkan, 2018. "Effect of heat extraction mode on the overall energy and exergy efficiencies of the solar ponds: A transient study," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 154(C), pages 27-37.

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