Abstract
A one-dimensional numerical model which simulates the dynamic thermal performance of stratified salt-gradient solar pond is described. The model simulates the thermal performance in the upper convective layer, the nonconvective layer and the lower convective layer in a cold climate. In addition to the energy flux in the solar pond, the model simulates the varying ice thickness appearing in the upper convective layer during the winter season. From the results, it is noticed that it is important to maintain the optimum thickness of the nonconvective layer and the clearness of the upper convective layer for the high thermal efficiency of the salt-gradient solar pond.
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