In case of noninsulated salt gradient solar pond, heat losses through bottom and sides are significant. The magnitude of losses depends upon the location (depth) of water table, which act as a heat sink. Simulation analysis indicates that deeper the water table, lesser are the heat losses and...

This paper investigates a few mathematical aspects of computer simulation of salt gradient solar pond’s thermal behavior. The basic equation governing heat flow in the non-convective zone of solar pond is solved by finite difference approach using the Crank–Nicholsen method. Stability and...