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Design and fabrication of an 1-MW(th) ceramic tube bench-model solar receiver

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5354191
In 1976 the design and fabrication began of an 1 MWt Bench Model Solar Receiver (BMSR) to demonstrate and further develop the ceramic tube central receiver concept. Although many of the properties of silicon carbide are well documented, this material has never been utilized in an application of this type and size. Further investigation was undertaken to confirm the choice of silicon carbide against available metals and other ceramic materials. The BMSR is configured for testing at the Department of Energy's Central Receiver Test Facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Design and fabrication of the BMSR are highlighted in this report. Completion and testing of the BMSR are planned for the next phase of the project.
Research Organization:
Black and Veatch Consulting Engineers, Kansas City, MO (USA)
OSTI ID:
5354191
Report Number(s):
EPRI-AP-2398-54; ON: DE82905784
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English