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A Planar-Cavity Receiver Configuration for High-Temperature Solar Thermal Processes
SolarPACES Conference ProceedingsNext-generation concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) technologies target a wide spectrum of applications including electricity generation, thermochemical processes, and industrial process heat for broad decarbonization potential.
Janna Martinek, Zhiwen Ma
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Direct absorption receivers for high temperatures
, 2011 Three concepts of direct absorption receivers for concentrating solar power (CSP) systems are compared. They are characterized by advantages like simple design, high working temperatures and good storage possibilities leading to a potential reduction of ...
Amsbeck, Lars +4 more
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Molecules, 2019 Nanofluids have great potential in a wide range of fields including solar thermal applications, where molten salt nanofluids have shown great potential as a heat transfer fluid (HTF) for use in high temperature solar applications.
M. A. Karim +4 more
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Gas Flow in Hot Porous Materials: The Solar Air Receiver and Spin-Off Applications
, 2006 This article presents an overview on research results from various projects, which deal with one common problem: gas flow in hot porous materials. First, the solar air receiver, which converts concentrated solar radiation into heat in an air circuit, is ...
Reutter, Oliver +4 more
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Design, control and management of renewable energy plants and technologies [PDF]
, 2013 Nowadays, and even more in the next decades, the availability and easy-access to energy sources represent a crucial asset for the world development and the progress of people and nations.
Bortolini, Marco
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A spectral-splitting PV–thermal volumetric solar receiver
Applied Energy, 2016 Abstract Spectral beam splitting of sunlight can improve the efficiency of solar receivers. Hybrid photovoltaic–thermal receivers designed for the concurrent generation of high grade heat and electricity can benefit considerably from this approach.
Mojiri, Ahmad +5 more
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Combined Measurement of Thermal and Optical Properties of Receivers for Parabolic Trough Collectors
, 2009 Two new test benches have been developed for the combined measurement of the thermal properties and overall optical efficiencies of receivers for the use in parabolic trough collectors.
Pernpeintner, Johannes +5 more
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Advances in Pressurized Volumetric Solar Receivers: A Review [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesConcentrated solar power (CSP) has the potential for hybridization with geothermal energy to improve the thermal efficiency of geothermal plants and help combat climate change by utilizing renewable energy sources.
Belmonte Carl, Tayactac Reylina
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Plan for the commercialization of solar thermal central receiver systems
, 1980 Concepts for solar thermal central receiver plants have evolved through continuing research and development into designs that are projected to have higher efficiency and lower cost. Recent studies have combined these results with rising costs of fossil fired plants and fuels to show that solar central receiver plants can be a competitive alternative ...
M. Fish, L. Brandt
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Development of Receivers for the DSG Process
, 2006 The direct steam generation (DSG) in parabolic trough collectors is a promising option for improving the mature SEGS type parabolic trough solar thermal power plant technology. The European DISS and INDITEP projects have proven the feasibility of the DSG
Uhlig, Ralf +3 more
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