Solar heat receiver

Patent · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:865341

Hunt, Arlon J ^[1]; Hansen, Leif J ^[2]; Evans, David B ^[3]

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1. Oakland, CA
2. Berkeley, CA
3. Orinda, CA

A receiver for converting solar energy to heat a gas to temperatures from 700.degree.-900.degree. C. The receiver is formed to minimize impingement of radiation on the walls and to provide maximum heating at and near the entry of the gas exit. Also, the receiver is formed to provide controlled movement of the gas to be heated to minimize wall temperatures. The receiver is designed for use with gas containing fine heat absorbing particles, such as carbon particles.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4499893
• OSTI ID: 865341
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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