Thermal Stratification Enhancement for Solar Energy Applications.

Abstract

A study is presented that shows methods to enhance stratification in liquid storage tanks. The report focusses on the development of a passive inlet distributor which minimizes mixing between incoming and stored fluids at unlike temperatures. Theoretical analyses and scale model tests were performed. Computer simulations were used to compare mixed storage with stratified storage in a solar space heating system. Test results showed that in some cases nearly ideal stratification can be obtained and the computer simulations indicated that the load carrying capability of a solar system may be increased 5-10% through the use of stratified storage. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA055918

Entities

People

  • H. N. Gari
  • M. K. Sharp
  • R. D. Haberstroh
  • R. I. Loehrke

Organizations

  • Colorado State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Simulations
  • Drops
  • Energy
  • Energy Transfer
  • Flow Rate
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Heat Loss
  • Heat Transfer
  • Hot Water
  • Ionization Chambers
  • Mass Flow
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Model Tests
  • Simulations
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar System
  • Temperature Gradients

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster