In a solar pond, the absorption of solar energy can be modeled as heat generation and can be approximated by 
, where is the rate of heat absorption at the top surface per unit volume and b is a constant. Obtain a relation for the total rate of heat generation in a water layer of surface area A and thickness L at the top of the pond.
The variation of the absorption of solar energy in a solar pond with depth is given. A relation for the total rate of heat generation in a water layer at the top of the pond is to be determined.
Assumptions Absorption of solar radiation by water is modeled as heat generation.
Analysis The total rate of heat generation in a water layer of surface area A and thickness L at the top of the pond is determined by integration to be
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