The effect of bottom reflectivity on the performance of a solar pond

Srinivasan, J. ; Guha, Abhijit (1987) The effect of bottom reflectivity on the performance of a solar pond Solar Energy, 39 (4). pp. 361-367. ISSN 0038-092X

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Abstract

The reflectivity of the bottom of a solar pond increases on account of the accumulation of dirt or the presence of undissolved salt. The effect of the reflection of the solar radiation at the bottom of the pond on the seasonal performance of the pond has been studied using a three zone model. The spectral reflectivity of dirt and common salt were measured in the laboratory and used in the analysis. The results obtained from the analysis show that the presence of dirt at the bottom of the pond does not affect the performance of the pond substantially. On the other hand, the presence of undissolved salt at the bottom of the pond results in substantial deterioration of the pond performance.

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