Performance Evaluation of the 200-kWth HiTRec-II Open Volumetric Air Receiver

2003 ◽  
Vol 125 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernhard Hoffschmidt ◽  
Fe´lix M. Te´llez ◽  
Antonio Valverde ◽  
Jesu´s Ferna´ndez ◽  
Valerio Ferna´ndez
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Steady State ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Flow Instability ◽  
Steel Structure ◽  
Test Bed ◽  
Psa Test ◽  
Structural Problems ◽  
Air Temperatures

The High Temperature Receiver (HitTRec) consists of a modular ceramic absorber, a supporting structure and an air-return system. It has been designed to prevent possible flow instability at 700-800°C average outlet air temperature with atmospheric pressure. The HiTRec-II prototype was developed to solve the structural problems of the first prototype (HiTRec-I). Testing in the Plataforma Solar de Almerı´a (PSA) test bed lasted from November 2000 through May 2001, accumulating 150 test hours under concentrated sun. Results demonstrated the durability of the modified stainless-steel structure. Inlet aperture flux was up to 900kW/m2 and average outlet air temperatures of up to 840°C with peak outlet air temperatures of up to 950°C. Thermal efficiency under steady-state conditions was 76±7% at 700°C, nominal conditions for a PHOEBUS-type volumetric receiver. Other performance characteristics were also evaluated (e.g., Air Return Ratio of 46% and characteristic receiver response time of 70 s).

Thermal Stresses at Dissimilar Pipe-Stanchion Interfaces

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chakrapani Basavaraju
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Steady State ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Alloy Steel ◽  
Thermal Stresses ◽  
Steel Alloy ◽  
High Temperature Steam

High temperature steam lines in power plant piping systems are often supported by the use of pipe support stanchions welded to the steam pipe. The end of the pipe stanchion has a steel plate welded to it, which typically slides on rack steel. The temperature of the stanchion drops from the process pipe interface along the length of the stanchion. The material for the process pipe carrying high temperature steam can be stainless steel, alloy steel, or carbon steel. The material for the stanchion can also be stainless steel, alloy steel, or carbon steel. It is of course cheaper to use carbon or low alloy steel for the stanchion as there is no steam flow in to the stanchion, when the process pipe is made of stainless steel, or other high alloy steel such A335 Gr. P91. In this paper, finite element thermal analysis is utilized first to obtain steady state temperature distribution due to decay or attenuation from the steam line surface along the stanchion. Conduction of heat from process pipe to stanchion, and convection from stanchion surface are considered. Then finite element structural analysis was performed to obtain steady state thermal stresses at the pipe-stanchion interface utilizing the temperature distribution obtained from thermal analysis as an input. The current industrial practice is to use similar materials for both process pipe and stanchion materials conservatively. Normally encountered pipe materials were considered. The materials studied include 304 & 316 Grade stainless steels, A335 Grades P91, P22, & P11 alloy steels, and A106 Grade B carbon steel. The temperature and stress results are presented. Guidelines are provided for the acceptability of pipe-stanchion dissimilar interfaces.

WAUKESHA ALLOY 88

Alloy Digest ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Base Alloy ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Nickel Base Alloy ◽  
Corrosion Resistant ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Nickel Base

Abstract WAUKESHA METAL NO. 88 is a corrosion resistant nickel-base alloy compounded to run against stainless steel without galling or seizing. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-84. Producer or source: Waukesha Foundry Company. Originally published July 1963, revised February 1993.

ACI HW

Alloy Digest ◽  
1957 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Base Alloy ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Cyclic Heating ◽  
Nickel Base Alloy ◽  
Type Alloy ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Nickel Base

Abstract Type HW is a nickel-base alloy containing chromium and iron. It is austenitic, non-magnetic, and has exceptionally high resistance to corrosion, cyclic heating, and oxidation. It is of the 60 Ni-12Cr type alloy. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as creep. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-37. Producer or source: Stainless steel foundries. Revised as Alloy Digest Ni-449, April 1994.

ATI 441 ALLOY

Alloy Digest ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 62 (7) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Exhaust System ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
System Components ◽  
Low Nitrogen

Abstract ATI 441 is a low-carbon and low-nitrogen ferritic stainless steel with 18 Cr and columbium. The alloy is typically used for exhaust system components. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming. Filing Code: SS-1150. Producer or source: Allegheny Technologies Inc..

ATI 409HP

Alloy Digest ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Ferritic Stainless Steel ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
End Use ◽  
Oxidation And Corrosion

Abstract ATI 409HP (UNS S40900) ferritic stainless steel was introduced by ATI Allegheny Ludlum to provide improved oxidation and corrosion resistance for automotive exhaust systems in comparison to carbon steel. The alloy was designated "MF-1", indicating its end use: automotive mufflers. The good fabricability of this alloy, combined with its basic corrosion resistance and economy have significantly broadened the utility of ATI 409HP stainless steel. ATI 409HP consists of four grades: UNS S40900, S40910, S40920, and S40930. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-1135. Producer or source: Allegheny Technologies Inc..

BÖHLER A911SA EXTRA

Alloy Digest ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Stress Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Crevice Corrosion ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Resistance To Stress ◽  
Specialty Metals

Abstract Böhler (or Boehler) A911 is a super duplex ferritic-austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum stainless steel with excellent resistance to stress-corrosion cracking, pitting, and crevice corrosion. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-1119. Producer or source: Böhler-Uddeholm Specialty Metals Inc..

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