Abstract: This paper presents the results of the thermal/hydraulic analysis of a commercial-size molten salt solar central cavity receiver. Included are a description of the receiver; performance characteristics; ...

Abstract: This paper discusses the structural integrity and creep-fatigue life assessment of a commercial size molten salt solar central receiver. The life evaluation is based on criteria that are a ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of the work done in a project to develop the basic fabrication methods for the continuous longitudinal welding of thin-walled tubes to form flat panels for a ...