Intermediate temperature application of solar-generated industrial process heat

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6823713

Golay, A

A solar energy industrial process heat system has been designed for the Hilo Coast Processing Company in Hilo, Hawaii. The system incorporates 4097 M/sup 2/ (44,100 ft/sup 2/) of single-axis tracking, parabolic trough, concentrating solar collectors that generate during peak conditions, 3196 kg, Hr/sup -1/ (7320 lb, Hr/sup -1/) of superheated steam at a temperature and pressure of 216/sup 0/C (420 F) and 1138 kPa (165 Psia). The collector field distribution system is a closed loop with a synthetic oil being used as the heat transfer media. The fluid flow rate through the field varies directly with the level of insolation so as to maintain a relatively constant field outlet temperature. The system is completely automatic in operation and requires minimum maintenance.

• Research Organization: TEAM, Inc., Springfield, VA
• OSTI ID: 6823713
• Report Number(s): CONF-800604-P2
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 3.1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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