Solar energy augmentation of a carnalite solar pond using inverted trickle collectors
Abstract:
This paper reports an experimental investigation on the effects of using a solar augmentation system, which consists of an inverted solar collector and a cross linked polyethylene heat exchanger on the characteristics of Carnalite solar ponds.
It was found that the solar augmentation system increases the temperature of the storage zone with no effects on the stability of the pond. Furthermore, it was found that the solar pond adjusts itself during the night when there is no augmentation from the system.
URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890496000465