Abstract: Volumetric heat transfer coefficients for direct-contact heat exchange between air and molten nitrate salt have been measured as a function of air and salt flow rates at 350° C salt inlet ...

Abstract: This paper presents results of experiments on the Direct Absorption Receiver (DAR) concept using molten salt as the working fluid. The DAR concept may result in a solar central receiver that ...

Abstract: A novel thermoelectric OTEC concept is proposed and compared with the ammonia closed-cycle designs. The thermoelectric OTEC uses no working fluid and therefore requires no pressure vessel, working ...