Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Subsystem Research Experiment. Volume II. Final technical report
This report documents work sponsored by the US Department of Energy to design, build, and test a thermal storage subsystem research experiment using molten nitrate salt as the working fluid. The project is part of a continuing program to develop molten salt components and subsystems for central receiver systems. The work was performed by Martin Marietta Aerospace in association with American Technigaz Inc., Arizona Public Service Company, and Stearns-Roger. The design is based on a two tank system, one tank to hold cold (550/sup 0/F) salt and one to hold hot (1050/sup 0/F) salt. The cold tank is a conventional design with a carbon steel wall and external insulation. The hot tank employs new technology: it has firebrick insulation internal to a structural shell, with a corrugated liner inside the insulation to contain the salt. The liner is similar to those used in transportation and storage of liquid natural gas. The testing showed that this concept of thermal storage is technically feasible and potentially cost effective. The contract began in November 1980 and testing was completed in August 1982. This report is in two volumes: Volume I is an Executive Summary which gives highlights of the project. Volume II is the full technical report covering the same information in greater detail.
- Research Organization:
- Martin Marietta Aerospace, Denver, CO (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DR00789
- OSTI ID:
- 5749327
- Report Number(s):
- SAND80-8192-Vol.2; ON: DE85013363
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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