In this study, a conversion of energy is being studied in which a solar pond is used to extract thermal energy. Solar pond has a very unique mode of application and possesses certain advantages. The extracted thermal energy can be used in many different applications, but this paper focuses on the application of power generation for a closed Rankine cycle with the use of solar pond. To understand more on this system, many thermal engineering concepts need to be first understood as this study covers a wide range of thermal engineering scope. Among some of the concepts required for this study involves mode of heat transfer, understanding of thermal engineering cycles, heat exchanger theories, refrigerants, and many more. The main focus of this study is on the closed Rankine cycle system.

A closed Rankine cycle consists of four different components, namely evaporator, the turbine, the condenser and the feed pump. The working fluid used for this system is the R-134a refrigerant. The solar pond will be the main source of heat for the evaporator in the system, which heats up the working fluid passing through it. This causes a phase change of the working fluid as well as temperature change which will flow through the turbine and generates electricity. Various aspects and theoretical analysis of the solar pond is being considered. Beside that, methods of improving the entire system are also being discussed by improving the solar pond system and the closed Rankine cycle.