The temperature control in the solar pond depend mainly in controlling the salt concentrations in the pond layers in addition to the time of exposure to sun
The temperature control in the solar pond depend mainly in controlling the salt concentrations in the pond layers in addition to the time of exposure to sun
The floor of the solar pond should be black to absorb as much solar energy as possible. The salt solution should be saturated at the bottom layer, with fresh water at the top layer. The maximized concentration of salt in the lower layer allows it to be denser than the top layer despite its higher temperature, thereby minimizing mixing.
Strong winds may create waves that force mixing of the less dense cooler surface fresh water layer with the more dense salty deep layer (the density of a hot saturated salt solution exceeds that of cool fresh water). The problem of wind can be minimized by placing windbreaks around the solar pond. A windbreak has at least some effect at distances up to approximately 20 times its height. The windbreaks need not be tall enough to block much sunlight, and if made of transparent material such as Lucite they can be taller and may even enhance solar-pond performance.
In solar salty ponds, a transparency cover must be used to cover the pond in high wind days and in dusty days as well. The dust and pollutants particles can reduce the solar radiation reaches the pond's bottom.
solar salty ponds, a transparency cover must be used to cover the pond in high wind days and in dusty days as well. The dust and pollutants particles can reduce the solar radiation reaches the pond's bottom.