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College of Engineering and Computer Science
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Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1985
Description
This study investigates the technical feasibility of solar
pond power generation in the state of Florida. A onedimensional
model is used to analyze three different modes
of operation of the pond as follows: The steady state
analysis determines the maximum overall efficiency of the
pond, optimum load and optimum brine temperature to be
extracted. The steady periodic analysis determines the
performances of the pond subjected to seasonal variation.
The transient analysis determines the time necessary for the
pond to reach the optimum temperature.
The study determines that for the Miami, Orlando, and
Jacksonville locations, for a pond with 1.5 m NCZ depth
using data for the state of Florida, the maximum overall
efficiency is between 3.30 and 3.32 percent with an optimum
load between 33 and 35 W/m2 and brine temperature to be
extracted between 85 to 92°C. The above results assume that
the power plant efficiency would be equal to that of a
Carnot cycle efficiency. Since, in practice Carnot
efficiency cannot be achieved the actual efficiency will be
lower than the above values.
pond power generation in the state of Florida. A onedimensional
model is used to analyze three different modes
of operation of the pond as follows: The steady state
analysis determines the maximum overall efficiency of the
pond, optimum load and optimum brine temperature to be
extracted. The steady periodic analysis determines the
performances of the pond subjected to seasonal variation.
The transient analysis determines the time necessary for the
pond to reach the optimum temperature.
The study determines that for the Miami, Orlando, and
Jacksonville locations, for a pond with 1.5 m NCZ depth
using data for the state of Florida, the maximum overall
efficiency is between 3.30 and 3.32 percent with an optimum
load between 33 and 35 W/m2 and brine temperature to be
extracted between 85 to 92°C. The above results assume that
the power plant efficiency would be equal to that of a
Carnot cycle efficiency. Since, in practice Carnot
efficiency cannot be achieved the actual efficiency will be
lower than the above values.
Language
Type
Form
Extent
121 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
AAI1326927
Additional Information
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Thesis (M.S.E.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1985.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1985
Date Text
1985
Date Issued (EDTF)
1985
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FAU
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IID
FADT14281
Issuance
monographic
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: College of Engineering and Computer Science
Attributed name: Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Person Preferred Name
PEANA, STEFAN.
Graduate College
Physical Description
121 p.
application/pdf
Title Plain
FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF SOLAR POND POWER GENERATION CONCEPT IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA (DESIGN)
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Origin Information
1985
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF SOLAR POND POWER GENERATION CONCEPT IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA (DESIGN)
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FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF SOLAR POND POWER GENERATION CONCEPT IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA (DESIGN)