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Title: Molten salt steam generator subsystem research experiment: executive summary. Phase I. Specification and preliminary design. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6377658· OSTI ID:6377658

This is the executive summary for a study in which steam generator subsystem and component designs were developed for central receiver solar power applications using molten nitrate salt as the primary heat transfer medium. Designs were established for a 100 MWe stand-alone plant and for a 100 MWe fossil-fueled plant which has been 50% repowered by solar energy. In the course of this program, (1) an optimum steam system arrangement was selected for both the stand-alone and repowering applications; (2) cost-effective heat exchanger designs (preheater, evaporator, superheater, and reheater) were established based on conventional fabrication processes; (3) comprehensive subsystem and component specifications were prepared; (4) a control system was designed and characterized, and the system response to selected upset transients was simulated; (5) shop fabrication and field erection plans, schedules, and cost estimates were developed; and (6) development plans intended to resolve design uncertainties and assure user confidence and acceptance were prepared. The complete Phase I final report has been published as SAND 82-8177.

Research Organization:
Babcock and Wilcox Co., Barberton, OH (USA). Nuclear Equipment Div.; Babcock and Wilcox Co., Alliance, OH (USA). Contract Research Div.
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DR00789
OSTI ID:
6377658
Report Number(s):
SAND-84-8177; ON: DE85002090
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English