Open-loop transport of solar energy using natural gas networks
Conference
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· Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5060516
This paper examines the feasibility of transporting solar energy via a thermochemical energy process and natural gas networks. The high temperature solar energy from a central receiver is converted to chemical bond energy by steam reforming of natural gas to synthesis gas. This gas is dehydrated and transported in the natural gas pipeline. Two cases are examined in this paper: a new pipeline and an existing pipeline. Cost-effectiveness is discussed, and it is concluded that if the existing line is operating at half-capacity or less prior to conversion, there is then an incentive to transport solar energy via synthesis gas. This case, then, becomes more cost-effective than a new pipeline.
- Research Organization:
- Solar Energy Research Institute, Golden, Colorado
- OSTI ID:
- 5060516
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-830622-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 6
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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