Effect of energy extraction on solar pond performance

K. Al-Jamal; S. Khashan

doi:10.1016/S0196-8904(97)00051-4

Effect of energy extraction on solar pond performance

K. Al-Jamal, S. Khashan

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Abstract

The effect of extracted heat load (q_Ld) on solar pond performance is studied. A finite difference method is used to solve the governing equations. It was found that the thickness of the non-convection zone (NCZ) is dependent on the amount of q_Ld. This thickness varies between 0.91 and 1.18 m for the q_Ld variation between 30 and 10 W/m², respectively. At these thicknesses of NCZ, the maximum storage temperature can be achieved. The lost energy from the pond is a maximum if no load is extracted. However, the amount of absorbed solar radiation in the pond is increased by increasing the extracted load.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	559-566
Number of pages	8
Journal	Energy Conversion and Management
Volume	39
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0196-8904(97)00051-4
Publication status	Published - May 1998
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Heat transfer
Solar energy
Solar pond

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Nuclear Energy and Engineering
Fuel Technology
Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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