Transient conduction in the space surrounding a ring of holes
Abstract
The problem of transient conduction around a ring of symmetrically spaced holes in an infinite medium is analyzed. The analysis is used to assess the feasibility of developing underground thermal storage facilities for solar energy systems. The basic problem of the transient temperature field around a single hole is solved; consideration is then given to arrays involving rings of holes with or without a center hole. Total heat storage and thermal storage cycles for the arrays are studied. The results of the investigation indicate that a ring array could provide adequate thermal storage for solar energy from a focusing collector.
- Publication:
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Pub Date:
- November 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977asme.meetS....C
- Keywords:
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- Conductive Heat Transfer;
- Domestic Energy;
- Geothermal Energy Conversion;
- Heat Storage;
- Solar Energy;
- Energy Technology;
- Surface Temperature;
- Technology Utilization;
- Temperature Distribution;
- Wells;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer