Nanofluids have been studied as an innovative alternative fluid solution to enhance the
efficiency and profitability of thermal systems in industrial, commercial, and residential …

Abstract A Salt Gradient Solar Pond (SGSP) is an artificial pond or natural lake, able to
collect and store the incident solar energy, characterizing by a specific vertical gradient of …

In the present study, heat transfer and entropy generation in the spiral corrugated heat
exchanger used in the solar pond have been numerically studied. The thermal boundary …

This article aims to propose and study a new system design for renewable energy called
photovoltaic/solar pond. This new system involves cooling the arrays of the …

Solar desalination is emerging as a sustainable solution for water shortage in countries
having limited access to conventional energy resources. This paper proposes an …

Operational flexibility improvement of coal-fired power plants has become a priority objective
with the high penetration of renewable energy sources. The regulating measures applied …

A numerical investigation of Soret and Dufour effects on heat and mass transfer in a Salt
Gradient Solar Pond (SGSP) and its storage efficiency under meteorological conditions of …

Salinity gradient solar ponds are a promising technology for harnessing/storing solar
thermal energy. The energy storage capacity of solar ponds can be enhanced by …

Heat extraction is the main motivation in the design and fabrication of solar ponds. It is
usually performed by using internal and external techniques. A heat transfer media is …

This study evaluates the viability of an industrial salinity gradient solar pond during two
operating seasons (2014 and 2015). The Granada solar pond was built to supply low …