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High temperature sensible heat storage options

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6007964

Design options and operation criteria for sensible heat molten salt storage with internal insulation are presented. Raft thermocline, two-tank, and two-media thermocline systems are the concepts discussed. Regenerative cooling, bottom insulation, and thermocline stability are considered in the thermal analysis. A brief discussion of the technical risks of each tank system is included. Cost estimations are also provided.

Research Organization:
Solar Energy Research Inst., Golden, CO (USA); Colorado Univ., Boulder (USA). Dept. of Chemical Engineering; Lynn (P.P.), Inc., Boulder, CO (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-83CH10093
OSTI ID:
6007964
Report Number(s):
SERI/TP-252-2569; CONF-850306-2; ON: DE85000534
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English