Investigation of free-forced convection flows in cavity-type receivers. Final yearly report, 1979-1980

Technical Report · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5618315· OSTI ID:5618315

Humphrey, J. A.C.

A summary is provided of the first of three years of experimental and theoretical research on free-forced convection flows in cavity-type solar receivers. New experimental and theoretical results are presented and discussed. The implication of these findings, with respect to the future thrust of the research program, is clarified as well as is possible at the present time. Following various related conclusions a summary and tentative schedule of work projected for year two of research are presented.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 5618315
• Report Number(s): SAND-79-8196; ON: DE82010034
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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