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Thermal storage experience at solar one and the molten salt thermal energy storage subsystem research experiment

Conference · · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5284741

Sensible heat thermal storage systems have been under development for several years as part of the Solar Thermal Technology Program at the U.S. Department of Energy. In 1982, construction was completed on a pilot plant scale dual media thermocline storage unit, a first generation storage technology, at Solar One near Barstow, California. Also constructed in 1982 was an engineering prototype molten nitrate salt, single media, dual tank storage unit, a second-generation storage technology, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The preliminary assessment of these storage units indicate the concepts are technically feasible and operate according to design.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, California
OSTI ID:
5284741
Report Number(s):
CONF-830812-
Journal Information:
Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Vol. 4; ISSN PIECD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English