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High Temperature Falling Particle Receiver (2012 - 2016) - Final DOE Report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1431441· OSTI ID:1431441
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

The objective of this work was to advance falling particle receiver designs for concentrating solar power applications that will enable higher temperatures (>700 °C) and greater power-cycle efficiencies (≥50% thermal-to-electric). Modeling, design, and testing of components in Phases 1 and 2 led to the successful on-sun demonstration in Phase 3 of the world’s first continuously recirculating high-temperature 1 MWt falling particle receiver that achieved >700 °C particle outlet temperatures at mass flow rates ranging from 1 – 7 kg/s.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Solar Energy Technologies Office (EE-4S)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1431441
Report Number(s):
SAND2016--8302R; 646893
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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