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Solar pond stability experiments

Author
Leshuk, J. P.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1976.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1976.
Physical Description
microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm
Additional Creators
Harling, O. K., Styris, D. L., and Zaworski, R. J.

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Summary
The results of a year long experimental study are reported with conclusions drawn to date from partial data reduction. Although severe modeling problems were encountered, generally encouraging observations about the stability of these thermo-haline systems were made. Maximum bottom temperatures of 76/sup 0/C (168/sup 0/F) were obtained as a result of insolation levels below those occurring in field installations. Stable temperature gradients ranging from 150 to 300/sup 0/C/meter were observed. Slow top and bottom mixing layer growth was the only failure mode noted despite attempts to introduce instabilities at intermediate levels. Normal energy extraction and evaporation make-up methods appear able to provide stabilizing influence and are one of several areas suggested for future study.
Report Numbers
BNWL-SA-5929; CONF-760842-5
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Collection
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
Note
DOE contract number: E(45-1)-1830
OSTI Identifier 7337403
Research organization: Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, Wash. (USA).
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