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Title: Experimental testing and computational modeling of a radial packed bed for thermal energy storage

Journal Article · · Solar Energy

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
NA0003525; SAND2022-12471; 38035
OSTI ID:
2007116
Journal Information:
Solar Energy, Journal Name: Solar Energy Vol. 264 Journal Issue: C; ISSN 0038-092X
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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