@article{f222d68a193c4d6fb0bfe238e7aa2f39,
title = "Construction and operation activities at the University of Illinois Salt Gradient Solar Pond",
abstract = "The construction and operational activities at the University of Illinois (U.I.) salt gradient solar pond facility are described. Several discussions are given on major topics related to solar ponds. The discussions also contain cost information where available or relevant. Overall, the U.I. solar pond has demonstrated that solar ponds for low grade heating applications, such as space heating and grain drying, can be designed in a simple manner that requires minimal maintenance duties. More time is needed to refine operation procedures, however, enough information has been collected such that the basic design used for the pond can be replicated without significant modifications.",
author = "Newell, {T. A.} and Cowie, {R. G.} and Upper, {J. M.} and Smith, {M. K.} and Cler, {G. L.}",
note = "Funding Information: Acknowledgments--The University oflllinois solar energy research personnels incerelya ppreciate the support oftbe Illinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources who funded the construction of the solar pond; Dick Schwarz and the International Salt Company for the donation of salt and invaluable advice and assistance in the delivery, and handling of salt; Mike Mathieson and Gundle Lining Systems for cost sharing on the liner as well as important information concerning liner design. T. Newell also acknowledges summer support from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the course of this project. We also extend our appreciation to the many people involved with solar pond research that have willinglyp rovided us with information. John Hull of the Argonne National Laboratory and Andy Swift of the University of Texas at El Paso have especially been continual sources of information and encouragement.",
year = "1990",
doi = "10.1016/0038-092X(90)90091-P",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "45",
pages = "231--239",
journal = "Solar Energy",
issn = "0038-092X",
publisher = "Elsevier Limited",
number = "4",
}