Simulation of Flux Distributions on the Foam Absorber with Solar Reactor for Thermo-chemical Two-step Water Splitting H2 Production Cycle by the 45 kWth KIER Solar Furnace

Development and experimental study for hydrogen production from the thermochemical two-step water splitting cycles with a CeO2 coated new foam device design using solar furnace system

“…Based on previous studies, the concentrated heat flux that is sufficient to obtain the target reduction temperatures (1500 o C) was determined. This process was conducted through simulation using the optical modeling tool "Soltrace" -developed at NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S.) and precedent experimental data [12][13][14][15]. The performance of the KIER 40 kW th solar furnace, as a heat source, was evaluated and a simulation model was developed.…”