High Temperature Two-Layer Integrated Receiver-Storage System for Beam-Down Concentrating Solar Power Systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiuxiu Li ◽  
Song Yang ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Peter Lund
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Concentrating Solar Power ◽  
Integrated Receiver

scholarly journals High performance integrated receiver-storage system for concentrating solar power beam-down system

Solar Energy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 187 ◽  
pp. 85-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Yang ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Peter D. Lund ◽  
Chuan Jiang ◽  
Xiuxiu Li
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Concentrating Solar Power ◽  
Integrated Receiver

scholarly journals Copper-alloyed spinel black oxides and tandem-structured solar absorbing layers for high-temperature concentrating solar power systems

Solar Energy ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 132 ◽  
pp. 257-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tae Kyoung Kim ◽  
Bryan VanSaders ◽  
Elizabeth Caldwell ◽  
Sunmi Shin ◽  
Zhaowei Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Concentrating Solar Power

Numerical Analysis of Latent Thermal Energy Storage System With Embedded Thermosyphons

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karthik Nithyanandam ◽  
Ranga Pitchumani
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Storage System ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Concentrating Solar Power ◽  
Discharge Performance ◽  
Low Thermal Conductivity

Latent thermal energy storage (LTES) system offers high energy storage density and nearly isothermal operation for concentrating solar power generation. However, the low thermal conductivity possessed by the phase change material (PCM) used in LTES system limits the heat transfer rates. Utilizing thermosyphons to charge or discharge a LTES system offers a promising engineering solution to compensate for the low thermal conductivity of the PCM. The present work numerically investigates the enhancement in the thermal performance of charging and discharging process of LTES system by embedding thermosyphons. A transient, computational analysis of the LTES system with embedded thermosyphons is performed for both charging and discharging cycles. The influence of the design configuration of the system and the arrangement of the thermosyphons on the charge and discharge performance of the LTES installed in a concentrating solar power plant (CSP) is analyzed to identify configurations that lead to improved effectiveness.

Development of High Temperature, Corrosion Resistant Sensors for Concentrating Solar Power Systems

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael W. Usrey ◽  
Yiping Liu ◽  
Mark Anderson ◽  
Jon Lubbers ◽  
Brady Knowles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Molten Salt ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Thermal Flux ◽  
Temperature Cycling ◽  
Chloride Salt ◽  
Concentrating Solar Power ◽  
Salt Corrosion ◽  
Chloride Salts ◽  
Functional Ceramics

Solar power is a sustainable resource which can reduce the power generated by fossil fuels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy independence. The U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative has set goals to increase the efficiency of concentrating solar power (CSP) systems. One SunShot effort to help CSP systems exceed 50% efficiency is to make use of high-temperature heat transfer fluids (HTFs) and thermal energy storage (TES) fluids that can increase the temperature of the power cycle up to 1300°C. Sporian has successfully developed high-temperature operable pressure, temperature, thermal flux, strain, and flow sensors for gas path measurements in high-temperature turbine engines. These sensors are based on a combination of polymer derived ceramic (PDC) sensors, advanced high-temperature packaging, and integrated electronics. The overall objective is the beneficial application of these sensors to CSP systems. Through collaboration with CSP industry stakeholders, Sporian has established a full picture of operational, interface, and usage requirements for trough, tower, and dish CSP architectures. In general, sensors should have accurate measurement, good reliability, reasonable cost, and ease of replacement or repair. Sensors in contact with hot salt HTF and TES fluids will experience temperature cycling on a daily basis, and parts of the system may be drained routinely. Some of the major challenges to high-temperature CSP implementation include molten salt corrosion and flow erosion of the sensors. Potential high-temperature sensor types that have been identified as of interest for CSP HTF/TES applications include temperature, pressure, flow, and level sensors. Candidate solar salts include nitrate, carbonate, and chloride, with different application temperatures ranging from 550°C-900°C. Functional ceramics were soaked for 500 hours in molten nitrate, carbonate, and chloride salts, showing excellent corrosion resistance in chloride salts and good resistance in nitrate salts. The demonstration of functional ceramics in relevant HTFs laid the foundation for full prototype sensor and packaging demonstration. Sporian has developed a packaging approach for ceramic-based sensors in various harsh gaseous environments at temperatures up to 1400°C, but several aspects of that packaging are not compatible with corrosive and electrically conductive HTFs. In addition to consulting published literature, a 300 hour soak test in molten chloride salt allowed the authors to identify suitable structural metals and ceramics. Based on discussions with stakeholders, molten salt corrosion testing and room-temperature water flow testing, suitable for CSP sensor/packaging concepts were identified for future development, and initial prototypes have been built and tested.

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