Solar heat receiver

Patent · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 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 (United States)
• 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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solar
heat
receiver
converting
energy
gas
temperatures
700
degree
-900
formed
minimize
impingement
radiation
walls
provide
maximum
heating
near
entry
exit
controlled
movement
heated
wall
designed
containing
fine
absorbing
particles
carbon
solar heat
converting solar
gas containing
solar energy
carbon particles
provide maximum
maximum heat
gas exit
wall temperature
provide control
provide controlled
heat receiver
containing fine
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