Practical design and construction of solar ponds
This paper aims to share lessons learned in designing and constructing the El Paso Solar Pond, a NaCl-based solar pond that achieves high-temperature operation and performance.
This paper aims to share lessons learned in designing and constructing the El Paso Solar Pond, a NaCl-based solar pond that achieves high-temperature operation and performance.
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