Heat transfer modeling of the IEA/SSPS volumetric receiver
During the summer and fall of 1987 in Almeria, Spain, a wire-pack receiver was tested by the International Energy Agency/Small Solar Power Systems (IEA/SSPS). The basic operation of the receiver is that: air is drawn through several layers of stainless steel wire screen; concentrated solar flux is directed on the face of the screen pack; the oxidized wires absorb the solar energy; and heat is transferred to the air flowing through the screen. Although the experiment goal was strictly proof-of-concept and was not receiver characterization, modeling efforts were initiated to help understand the experimental results. The steady-state performance of the receiver is modeled using the fact that the net solar and infrared radiative energy absorbed by each screen layer must be transferred to the air by convection. Basic performance trends and typical calculations of receiver efficiency are given. Model predictions and experimentally measured temperatures and flow rates are compared.
- Research Organization:
- 9511412; 6641000; 9520856
- OSTI ID:
- 5855302
- Journal Information:
- J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States) Vol. 111:2; ISSN JSEED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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