Modeling and analysis of a relocatable solar power tower for pressurized water heating and storage providing low to medium temperature industrial process heat

Gamil, Ahmed; Li, Peiwen; Khammash, Abdel Latif

doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117698

Title: Modeling and analysis of a relocatable solar power tower for pressurized water heating and storage providing low to medium temperature industrial process heat

Journal Article · 01 November 2023 · Energy Conversion and Management

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117698 · OSTI ID:2007426

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Journal Information:: Energy Conversion and Management, Journal Name: Energy Conversion and Management Vol. 296 Journal Issue: C; ISSN 0196-8904

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Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

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