A Controlled Buoyant Jet for Enhancing Stratification in a Liquid Storage Tank

Abstract

An inlet manifold is described for introducing liquid of arbitrary temperature into a tank without destroying pre-existing stratification. This manifold may be described as a controlled, buoyant jet. A one-dimensional, analytical model of the manifold is developed. The predictions of this model are compared in a qualitative sense, with the results of flow visualization experiments. Quantitative comparisons are also made with the results of thermal tests of the major components of the manifold.