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Conceptual design of advanced central-receiver power systems: phase 1

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6407169

The system parameters for the recommended system are given, with the design point being noon on the summer solstice. The molten salt, storage, generating, and control systems are described. The recommended 300 MWe system performance and cost are summarized. Materials test programs reported are: long term high temperature molten salt stability; basic molten salt chemistry tests; materials compatibility; and molten salt fluid loop tests. (LEW)

Research Organization:
Martin Marietta Corp., Denver, CO (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-77ET20314
OSTI ID:
6407169
Report Number(s):
MCR-78-1318
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English