A new concept of solar receiver using dense particle suspensions (DPS-SR) is developed. The concept opens new applications for concentrated solar energy. DPS-SR is tested successfully at the focus of the CNRS solar furnace. Particle flow rate and volume fraction are controlled. Wall-to-particles heat transfer coefficients up to 500 W/m² K are obtained.
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