Periodic heat transfer in sunlit moist ground: Evaluation of rates of moisture evaporation

This paper present an analysis of the periodic heat transfer in moist ground exposed to periodic solar radiation and atmospheric temperature. This analysis yields a novel method for the evaluation of daily/hourly moisture evaporation from the ground. It is found that in harsh climates a significant...

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Published in:Applied energy 1981-01, Vol.8 (4), p.281-290
Main Authors: Sodha, M.S., Bhardwaj, S.C., Kaushik, S.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This paper present an analysis of the periodic heat transfer in moist ground exposed to periodic solar radiation and atmospheric temperature. This analysis yields a novel method for the evaluation of daily/hourly moisture evaporation from the ground. It is found that in harsh climates a significant amount of moisture (∼ 4 lb/ft 2/day) is evaporated from sunlit ground near the sea and in windy regions. The rate of moisture evaporation decreases with relative humidity and increases with wind speed.
ISSN:0306-2619
1872-9118
DOI:10.1016/0306-2619(81)90025-8