Abstract: The High Temperature Receiver (HitTRec) consists of a modular ceramic absorber, a supporting structure and an air-return system. It has been designed to prevent possible flow instability at ...

Abstract: In view of rising energy prices and an increasing share of power generated by renewable energy sources, the importance of energy storage is growing. In the framework of this project, a thermal ...

Abstract: The cost of solar tower power plants is dominated by the heliostat field making up roughly 50% of investment costs. Classical heliostat design is dominated by mirrors brought into position by ...