Journal article
Numerical Simulation of the Charging of Liquid Storage Tanks: Comparison With Experiment
Abstract
The degree of thermal stratification maintained in hot water storage tanks has a significant impact on the performance of a solar energy system. This paper presents an axisymmetric finite volume model analysis of the charging of a tank with hot water, and compares the predictions with experimental results from the literature. The results show the capabilities and deficiencies of such a modeling technique for this type of problem. The importance …
Authors
Lightstone MF; Raithby GD; Hollands KGT
Journal
Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, Vol. 111, No. 3, pp. 225–231
Publisher
ASME International
Publication Date
August 1, 1989
DOI
10.1115/1.3268311
ISSN
0199-6231