Modular solar chemical heat pipe for a parabolic dish: Conceptual design and model calculations
Journal Article
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· Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering); (United States)
- Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot (Israel)
A conceptual design for a 100 kW methane reforming, solar chemical heat pipe, to be mounted on a large parabolic dish is described. Detailed computer calculations, based on previous experimental work, show that such a design can yield over 80% chemical conversions and efficient energy absorption into the reacting medium. A unit like that has the advantages of being modular, so that number of such units can be installed in a distributed parabolic dish central plant, to provide high temperature heat for an industrial site or a small community.
- OSTI ID:
- 5462479
- Journal Information:
- Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering); (United States), Journal Name: Solar Energy (Journal of Solar Energy Science and Engineering); (United States) Vol. 51:5; ISSN SRENA4; ISSN 0038-092X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140505* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photochemical
Photobiological
& Thermochemical Conversion-- (1980-)
140700 -- Solar Thermal Power Systems
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
990200 -- Mathematics & Computers
COMPUTER CALCULATIONS
CONCENTRATING COLLECTORS
DESIGN
ENERGY TRANSFER
EQUIPMENT
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SOLAR EQUIPMENT
140505* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photochemical
Photobiological
& Thermochemical Conversion-- (1980-)
140700 -- Solar Thermal Power Systems
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
990200 -- Mathematics & Computers
COMPUTER CALCULATIONS
CONCENTRATING COLLECTORS
DESIGN
ENERGY TRANSFER
EQUIPMENT
HEAT PIPES
HEAT TRANSFER
MODULAR STRUCTURES
PARABOLIC COLLECTORS
PARABOLIC DISH COLLECTORS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT