Status of the direct absorption receiver panel research experiment: Salt flow and solar test requirements and plans

Technical Report · Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1989

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6128380· OSTI ID:6128380

Tyner, C. E.

The Panel Research Experiment (PRE) is the first large-scale solar test of the molten nitrate salt direct absorption receiver (DAR) concept. The purpose of the PRE is to demonstrate the engineering feasibility and practicality of the DAR. We will conduct the test at the Central Receiver Test Facility in Albuquerque in two phases: salt flow testing and solar testing. This is a working document to define PRE test objectives and requirements, document the test hardware design, and define test plans. 13 refs., 12 figs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6128380
• Report Number(s): SAND-88-2455; ON: DE89010968
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
CENTRAL RECEIVERS
HEAT TRANSFER
DESIGN
FLOW RATE
HYDRAULICS
MOLTEN SALTS
NITRATES
PLANNING
SOLAR ABSORBERS
SOLAR ENERGY
ENERGY
ENERGY SOURCES
ENERGY TRANSFER
EQUIPMENT
FLUID MECHANICS
MECHANICS
NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
SALTS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR RECEIVERS
CSP
Concentrating Solar Power
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