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Multi-stage falling particle receivers

Patent ·
OSTI ID:2293987
The present disclosure is directed to multi-stage falling particle receivers and methods of falling particle heating. As the particles fall through the receiver, the particles are periodically collected and released by flow retarding devices. The periodic catch-and-release of the particles falling through the receiver reduces particle flow dispersion, increases particle opacity and solar absorption, and reduces erosion and damage to surfaces caused by direct particle impingement.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Acton, ACT (Australia)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
Assignee:
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM); Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (Canberra, AU)
Patent Number(s):
11,846,451
Application Number:
17/158,745
OSTI ID:
2293987
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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