Ceramic Technology for Solar Thermal Receivers

1983 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-79
Author(s):  
A. A. Kudirka ◽  
R. H. Smoak
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Ceramic Materials ◽  
Ceramic Technology ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Receiver Design ◽  
Solar Thermal Energy ◽  
Energy Applications ◽  
Temperature Capability ◽  
Solar Applications

Development of ceramic receiver technology for advanced solar thermal energy applications is being pursued in order to achieve significant reductions in energy cost and increase the potential application of solar thermal energy. Basically, structural ceramics are being seriously considered for solar applications because of their high temperature capability, their nonstrategic nature, and their potential for low cost. In this paper, candidate ceramic materials for solar receivers and their characteristics are described, potentially applicable fabrication and processing methods are discussed, and their applicability and promise for solar receivers is assessed. Receiver design requirements as well as system requirements for solar applications are reviewed. Promising areas of application of ceramic receivers in the near future are also discussed. Current ceramic receiver development status and plans are described, including one receiver which has been successfully tested at gas exit temperatures of up to 1425°C.

scholarly journals Design and development of solar dryer for food preservation

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-160
Author(s):  
S Tabassum ◽  
MS Bashar ◽  
MS Islam ◽  
A Sharmin ◽  
SC Debnath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Food Preservation ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Solar Thermal Energy ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Solar Dryer ◽  
Large Production ◽  
Dry Food

Solar thermal energy is an alternative source of energy which can be used for drying vegetables, fishes, fruits or other kinds of material, such as wood. In Bangladesh, there exist significant post-harvest losses of agricultural products due to lack of the use of proper preservation system. Drying by using solar thermal energy can be an effective solution for this loss. As Bangladesh is situated in latitude 23°43’N and longitude 90°26’E, this is very much suitable to use solar thermal energy. To reduce the limitations of the natural sun drying e.g. exposure of the foodstuff to rain and dust; uncontrolled drying; exposure to direct sunlight; infestation by insects etc., two types of solar dryer (low cost solar dryer for small production and solar dryer for large production) were developed. The design was based on the geographical location of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The experiments were conducted to dry vegetables and fishes. The obtained results revealed that the temperatures inside the dryer were much higher than the ambient temperature. The rapid rate of drying proves its ability to dry food to keep in safe moisture level in a hygienic environment. Microbiological and nutritional values ensure a superior quality of the dried product also. Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res.54(2), 155-160, 2019

Sputtered Nanocrystalline Nickel Thin Films for Solar Thermal Energy Applications

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongbai Yin ◽  
Yongqiang Pan ◽  
Sergey Rubanov ◽  
Marcela M. M. Bilek ◽  
David R. McKenzie
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Solar Thermal Energy ◽  
Nanocrystalline Nickel ◽  
Nickel Thin Films ◽  
Energy Applications

Low cost solar thermal energy generation for developing economies

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darick W. LaSelle ◽  
Robert Liechty ◽  
Hassan Alzamzam ◽  
Robert Foster ◽  
Jasmin Dzabic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Solar Thermal Energy

Scenarios for solar thermal energy applications in Brazil

Energy Policy ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 640-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.R. Martins ◽  
S.L. Abreu ◽  
E.B. Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Solar Thermal Energy ◽  
Energy Applications
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