Limits of the cylindrical absorber design for a sodium receiver

Asselineau, Charles-Alexis; Logie, William; Pye, John; Coventry, Joe

doi:10.1063/1.5067042

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“…Given their design temperature surpasses the melting point of mild steel, necessitating a refractory lining with inherent brittleness and high thermal inertia, a fundamental departure from the transient response observed in tubular receivers is evident [167]. Although challenges during transient operation have been recognized in various contexts, comprehensive assessments, especially for refractory-lined high-temperature particle-laden receivers, are notably absent, emphasizing a critical research gap [82,83,[168][169][170][171]. The higher thermal inertia of refractory linings compared to metal tubes further complicates the understanding of their behavior under unsteady conditions.…”

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Recent Advancements in High-Temperature Solar Particle Receivers for Industrial Decarbonization

Rafique,

Rehman,

Alhems

2023

Sustainability

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Concentrated solar thermal (CST) systems are pivotal in the pursuit of renewable energy solutions to meet emissions reduction targets. They play a vital role in addressing the negative impacts of energy-intensive industrial processes, such as the high-temperature calcination step in the alumina Bayer process, requiring temperatures of approximately 1000 °C. However, achieving such high temperatures poses challenges, as radiative losses increase significantly with temperature. Current commercially available CST technologies, employing heat transfer mediums like molten salts, are constrained to temperatures below 600 °C. The emerging focus on sand-like ceramic particles, either as standalone materials or in suspension within an air stream, as heat transfer mediums signifies a promising avenue in the development of high-temperature receiver-based CST technologies. These particle-laden suspension flow receiver systems have the potential to reach operating temperatures exceeding 1000 °C. This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of CST technologies, with a primary focus on high-temperature particle receivers. It sheds light on the existing challenges within the CST state-of-the-art technologies and introduces the concept of refractory-lined particle receivers. This paper also underscores the significance of transient-based thermal analysis for high-temperature particle receivers and highlights the necessity of such analyses to guide their practical implementation. By addressing these critical aspects, this review paper contributes to the advancement of CST technologies, emphasizing their role in achieving sustainable, high-temperature heat for emission reduction objectives.

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