Design and testing of a cavity-type, steam-generating, central receiver for a solar thermal power plant

Journal Article · Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · J. Eng. Power; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3230282· OSTI ID:5922638

Zoschak, R J ^[1]; Wu, S F ^[2]

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1. Foster Wheeler Development Corp., Livingston, NJ
2. Martin Marietta Aerospace, Denver, CO

This paper focuses on the design and operating aspects of a 10-MWe cavity-type, natural-circulation, steam-generating receiver for a central-receiver thermal power plant. The development of the receiver concept and the basic design features are described. The solar energy input analysis, thermal/hydraulic performance, and structural design of the receiver are discussed along with its control concept and transient operation. The design, construction, and testing of a 5-MWt scaled-down version of the 10-MWe receiver are summarized with emphasis on test objectives, scaling criteria, and design similarities to the full-scale receiver.

• OSTI ID: 5922638
• Journal Information: J. Eng. Power; (United States), Vol. 102
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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