Experimental and Theoretical Study of Thermal Performance of a Hybrid Solar System at Living History Farms. Final Report, September 19, 1977-August 31, 1980

摘要

This report chronicles the development and study of the salt gradient solar pond and hybrid solar house at the Farm of Today and Tomorrow at Living History Farms. The background of the project is given and includes conceptualization to present status. The construction history is summarized. The instrumentation and experimental results from the solar pond are discussed, as well as conclusions in regard to solar pond operation and gradient zone stability. To date the solar pond has operated for over a year and has supplied interesting experimental observations about stability of the salt gradient. The solar house is still under construction. (ERA citation 05:034719)