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Preface: Proceedings of the 23rd SolarPACES International Conference (SolarPACES 2017)

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 010001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067008

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Organizing Committee: Proceedings of the 23rd SolarPACES International Conference (SolarPACES 2017)

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 010002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067009

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SOLAR ENERGY FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY

Techno-economic analysis of a central receiver power plant with different levels of storage capacity and hybridization

Daniel L. C. Costa; José H. M. Neto

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 020001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067010

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View articletitled, Techno-economic analysis of a central receiver power plant with different levels of storage capacity and hybridization

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Potential of solar central tower systems for thermal applications in the production chain of copper by pyrometallurgical route

Irving Cruz-Robles; Alfonso J. Vázquez Vaamonde; Elisa Alonso; Carlos A. Pérez-Rábago; Claudio A. Estrada

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 020002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067011

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View articletitled, Potential of solar central tower systems for thermal applications in the production chain of copper by pyrometallurgical route

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Solar-powered pyrolysis of scrap rubber from mining truck end-of-life tires – A case study for the mining industry in the Atacama Desert, Chile

Gustavo Díaz-Ferrán; Dimitrij Chudinzow; Willy Kracht; Ludger Eltrop

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 020003 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067012

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View articletitled, Solar-powered pyrolysis of scrap rubber from mining truck end-of-life tires – A case study for the mining industry in the Atacama Desert, Chile

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Solar processing of reactive particles up to 900°C, the SOLPART project

Gilles Flamant; Hadrien Benoit; Martin Jenke; Ana Filipa Santos; Stefania Tescari; Gkiokchan Moumin; Alfonso Rodriguez; Adisa Azapagic; Laurence Stamford; Jan Baeyens; Yannick Boes; Frédéric Pron; Marie Prouteau; Philippe Dumont; Naji Abdenouri; Hamid Mazouz

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 020004 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067013

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View articletitled, Solar processing of reactive particles up to 900°C, the SOLPART project

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Performance of a SUNDISC cycle CSP plant for off-grid baseload applications in Chile

Lukas Heller; Jaap Hoffmann

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 020005 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067014

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View articletitled, Performance of a SUNDISC cycle CSP plant for off-grid baseload applications in Chile

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Solar energy alternatives for copper production

Simón Moreno-Leiva; Felipe Valencia; Jannik Haas; Dimitrij Chudinzow; Ludger Eltrop

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 020006 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067015

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Cost evolution of components and services in the STE sector: A two-factor learning curve

Jorge Servert; Eduardo Cerrajero; Diego López; Alfonso Rodríguez

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 020007 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067016

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View articletitled, Cost evolution of components and services in the STE sector: A two-factor learning curve

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PARABOLIC TROUGH SYSTEMS

Modeling and simulating diffused aeration for hydrogen removal from expansion tanks of parabolic trough solar thermal power plants

Koenraad F. Beckers; Greg C. Glatzmaier

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067017

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View articletitled, Modeling and simulating diffused aeration for hydrogen removal from expansion tanks of parabolic trough solar thermal power plants

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Deploying enclosed trough for thermal EOR at commercial scale

Ben Bierman; Hassan Al-Lawatia; Michael DiFilippo; John O’Donnell

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067018

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View articletitled, Deploying enclosed trough for thermal EOR at commercial scale

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MicroSol-R: Versatile solar facility for research and industry

Nicolas Boullet; Florent Lecat; Thomas Fasquelle; Gilles Flamant; Jérôme Blanc; Pierre Larnicol

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030003 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067019

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View articletitled, MicroSol-R: Versatile solar facility for research and industry

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Heat flux and temperature measurements on glass envelope and bellows of parabolic trough receivers

Simon Caron; Marc Röger; Johannes Pernpeintner

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030004 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067020

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View articletitled, Heat flux and temperature measurements on glass envelope and bellows of parabolic trough receivers

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Design of a molten salt parabolic trough power plant with thermal energy storage and a novel freezing protection

Frank Dinter; Schirin Tolksdorf

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030005 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067021

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View articletitled, Design of a molten salt parabolic trough power plant with thermal energy storage and a novel freezing protection

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Hydrogen sensor for parabolic trough expansion tanks

Greg C. Glatzmaier

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030006 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067022

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View articletitled, Hydrogen sensor for parabolic trough expansion tanks

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Second generation linear focus sun simulator to test optical performance of parabolic trough receivers - OptiRec

Christoph Happich; Nicole Janotte; Johannes Pernpeintner; Björn Schiricke; Eckhard Lüpfert

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030007 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067023

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View articletitled, Second generation linear focus sun simulator to test optical performance of parabolic trough receivers - OptiRec

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Test loop for inter-connections of parabolic trough collectors

Javier León; Javier Clavero; Loreto Valenzuela; Eduardo Zarza; Christoph Hilgert; Wolfgang Reinalter; Andreas Plumpe

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030008 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067024

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View articletitled, Test loop for inter-connections of parabolic trough collectors

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Post-assembly in-situ check of parabolic trough modules by VISshed

Marco Montecchi; Maurizio Dalla Casa

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030009 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067025

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View articletitled, Post-assembly in-situ check of parabolic trough modules by VISshed

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Parabolic trough powerplants nearing PPA end: Retrofit or replace?

Hannah O’Hern; Matthew Orosz; Todd Otanicar

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030010 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067026

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View articletitled, Parabolic trough powerplants nearing PPA end: Retrofit or replace?

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Outcomes and features of the inspection of receiver tubes (ITR) system for improved O&M in parabolic trough plants

Xabier Olano; Alberto García de Jalón; David Pérez; Javier García Barberena; Javier López; Martín Gastón

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030011 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067027

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View articletitled, Outcomes and features of the inspection of receiver tubes (ITR) system for improved O&M in parabolic trough plants

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Identification of optimum molten salts for use as heat transfer fluids in parabolic trough CSP plants. A techno-economic comparative optimization

Christoph A. Pan; Davide Ferruzza; Rafael Guédez; Frank Dinter; Björn Laumert; Fredrik Haglind

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030012 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067028

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View articletitled, Identification of optimum molten salts for use as heat transfer fluids in parabolic trough CSP plants. A techno-economic comparative optimization

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Airborne characterization of the Andasol 3 solar field

Christoph Prahl; Laura Porcel; Marc Röger; Niels Algner

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030013 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067029

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View articletitled, Airborne characterization of the Andasol 3 solar field

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Retrofitting of existing parabolic trough collector power plants with molten salt tower systems

Carlos Rendón; Simon Dieckmann; Mathias Weidle; Jürgen Dersch; Cristiano José Teixeira Boura; Thomas Polklas; Marcus Kuschel; Ulf Herrmann

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030014 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067030

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View articletitled, Retrofitting of existing parabolic trough collector power plants with molten salt tower systems

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Evaluation of the tracking accuracy of parabolic-trough collectors in a solar plant for district heating

Fabienne Sallaberry; Zhiyong Tian; Odei Goñi Jauregi; Simon Furbo; Bengt Perers; Andreas Zourellis; Jan Holst Rothmann

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030015 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067031

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View articletitled, Evaluation of the tracking accuracy of parabolic-trough collectors in a solar plant for district heating

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Heat losses model for standardized testing of receiver tubes for parabolic-troughs

Fabienne Sallaberry; Loreto Valenzuela; Rafael López-Martín; Alberto García de Jalón; David Perez

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030016 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067032

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View articletitled, Heat losses model for standardized testing of receiver tubes for parabolic-troughs

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The design of dust barriers to reduce collector mirror soiling in CSP plants

Christopher Sansom; Peter King; Aránzazu Fernández-García; Heather Almond; Talib Kayani; Houssame Boujjat

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030017 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067033

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View articletitled, The design of dust barriers to reduce collector mirror soiling in CSP plants

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Model-based soiling estimation in parabolic solar concentrators

Daniel Sbarbaro; Ruben Peña; Edward Fuentealba

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030018 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067034

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View articletitled, Model-based soiling estimation in parabolic solar concentrators

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Achievement of the $100/m² parabolic trough

Nathan Schuknecht; Jennifer McDaniel; Harrison Filas

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030019 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067035

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View articletitled, Achievement of the $100/m2 parabolic trough

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Dynamic performance evaluation of line-concentrating steam collectors

Annie Zirkel-Hofer; Korbinian Kramer; Anna Heimsath; Stephan Scholl; Werner Platzer

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 030020 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067036

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View articletitled, Dynamic performance evaluation of line-concentrating steam collectors

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CENTRAL RECEIVER SYSTEMS

A parametric numerical study of solid particles suspension used as an HTF for solar power plants

Naji Abdenouri; Mohamed Gharafi; Abdelilah Hakim

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067037

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View articletitled, A parametric numerical study of solid particles suspension used as an HTF for solar power plants

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On-sun experiments on a particle heating receiver with red sand as the working medium

Hany Al-Ansary; Abdelrahman El-Leathy; Sheldon Jeter; Eldwin Djajadiwinata; Shaker Alaqel; Matthew Golob; Clayton Nguyen; Rajed Saad; Talha Shafiq; Syed Danish; Said Abdel-Khalik; Zeyad Al-Suhaibani; Nazih Abu-Shikhah; Mohammad I. Haq; Ahmed Al-Balawi; Fahad Al-Harthi

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067038

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View articletitled, On-sun experiments on a particle heating receiver with red sand as the working medium

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High-temperature flow testing and heat transfer for a moving packed-bed particle/sCO₂ heat exchanger

Kevin J. Albrecht; Clifford K. Ho

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040003 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067039

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View articletitled, High-temperature flow testing and heat transfer for a moving packed-bed particle/sCO2 heat exchanger

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First tests of a centrifugal particle receiver with a 1m² aperture

Lars Amsbeck; Reiner Buck; Miriam Ebert; Birgit Gobereit; Johannes Hertel; Andrea Jensch; Jens Rheinländer; David Trebing; Ralf Uhlig

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040004 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067040

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View articletitled, First tests of a centrifugal particle receiver with a 1m2 aperture

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Optimisation of aiming strategies in solar tower power plants

Thomas Ashley; Emilio Carrizosa; Enrique Fernández-Cara

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040005 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067041

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View articletitled, Optimisation of aiming strategies in solar tower power plants

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Limits of the cylindrical absorber design for a sodium receiver

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

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040006 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067042

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View articletitled, Limits of the cylindrical absorber design for a sodium receiver

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Diffractive gratings to improve TiAlN based spectrally selective solar absorbers

Maxime Bichotte; Thomas Kämpfe; Wolfgang Iff; Frederic Celle; Stéphanie Reynaud; Damien Jamon; Thomas Pouit; Audrey Soum-Glaude; Asaad Keilany; Laurent Dubost; Yves Jourlin

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040007 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067043

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View articletitled, Diffractive gratings to improve TiAlN based spectrally selective solar absorbers

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Optical characterization of heliostats using multiple 3D geometry characterization sensors

Aristides M. Bonanos; Marina Faka; Dante Abate; Sorin Hermon; Manuel J. Blanco

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040008 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067044

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View articletitled, Optical characterization of heliostats using multiple 3D geometry characterization sensors

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Scalable heliostat calibration system (SHORT) - Calibrate a whole heliostat field in a single night

Michael Burisch; Xabier Olano; Marcelino Sanchez; Aitor Olarra; Cristobal Villasante; David Olasolo; Rafael Monterreal; Raul Enrique; Jesús Fernández

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040009 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067045

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View articletitled, Scalable heliostat calibration system (SHORT) - Calibrate a whole heliostat field in a single night

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Numerical identification of mirror shapes with the backward-gazing method using an actual solar profile

M. Coquand; F. Henault; C. Caliot

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040010 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067046

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View articletitled, Numerical identification of mirror shapes with the backward-gazing method using an actual solar profile

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Revisiting field layout designs for large STE tower plants

Luis Crespo; Alberto Ramos; Francisco Ramos; Diego Crespo

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040011 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067047

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View articletitled, Revisiting field layout designs for large STE tower plants

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Where should beam down heliostat central rays intersect the final optical element axis?

Miguel Diago; Peter R. Armstrong; Alexander H. Slocum; Nicolas Calvet

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040012 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067048

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View articletitled, Where should beam down heliostat central rays intersect the final optical element axis?

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Preliminary tests of an integrated gas turbine-solar particle heating and energy storage system

Abdelrahman El-Leathy; Hany Al-Ansary; Sheldon Jeter; Eldwin Djajadiwinata; Shaker Alaqel; Matthew Golob; Clayton Nguyen; Rajed Saad; Talha Shafiq; Syed Danish; Said Abdel-Khalik; Zeyad Al-Suhaibani; Nazih Abu-Shikhah; Mohammad I. Haq; Ahmed Al-Balawi; Fahad Al-Harthi

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040013 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067049

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View articletitled, Preliminary tests of an integrated gas turbine-solar particle heating and energy storage system

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Thermodynamic simulation of a hybrid thermo-solar externally fired gas turbine power plant fueled with biomass

Agustín Ghazarian; Daiana De León; Pedro Galione; Pedro Curto-Risso; Alejandro Medina; Antonio Calvo

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040014 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067050

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View articletitled, Thermodynamic simulation of a hybrid thermo-solar externally fired gas turbine power plant fueled with biomass

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Assessment of evaporators using solar salt as heat transfer fluid

Pedro Ángel González-Gómez; Jesús Gómez-Hernández; Javier Villa Briongos; Domingo Santana

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040015 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067051

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View articletitled, Assessment of evaporators using solar salt as heat transfer fluid

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Some details about the third rejuvenation of the 1000 kWth solar furnace in Odeillo: Extreme performance heliostats

Emmanuel Guillot; Régis Rodriguez; Nicolas Boullet; Jean-Louis Sans

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040016 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067052

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View articletitled, Some details about the third rejuvenation of the 1000 kWth solar furnace in Odeillo: Extreme performance heliostats

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Fluidized particle-in-tube solar receiver and reactor: A versatile concept for particulate calcination and high efficiency thermodynamic cycles

Jack Hoeniges; Inma Pérez-López; Hadrien Benoit; Daniel Gauthier; Gilles Flamant

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040017 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067053

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View articletitled, Fluidized particle-in-tube solar receiver and reactor: A versatile concept for particulate calcination and high efficiency thermodynamic cycles

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Particle swarm optimization of the layout of a heliostat field

Michel Izygon; Kenneth McMurtrie; Ngoc Vu

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040018 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067054

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View articletitled, Particle swarm optimization of the layout of a heliostat field

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Sensitivity study on the off-ideal design and off-design operation of tubular solar receivers

Jin-Soo Kim; Daniel Potter; Yen Chean Soo Too

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040019 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067055

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View articletitled, Sensitivity study on the off-ideal design and off-design operation of tubular solar receivers

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Optical performance comparison between heliostat field generation algorithms

Iñigo Les; Amaia Mutuberria; Peter Schöttl; Peter Nitz; Erminia Leonardi; Lorenzo Pisani

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040020 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067056

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View articletitled, Optical performance comparison between heliostat field generation algorithms

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3rd generation rim drive heliostat with monolithic sandwich panel

Phillip Liedke; Andreas Pfahl; Juan Felipe Vásquez-Arango; Lars Muschalski; Erwin Hölle

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040021 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067057

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View articletitled, 3rd generation rim drive heliostat with monolithic sandwich panel

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Design and performance analysis of volumetric solar receiver based on porous foam ceramics

Wenyi Liu; Gaosheng Wei; Pingrui Huang; Chao Xu; Xiaoze Du

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040022 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067058

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View articletitled, Design and performance analysis of volumetric solar receiver based on porous foam ceramics

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Estimation of visibility from spectral irradiance using artificial neural networks

Gabriel López; Christian A. Gueymard; Juan L. Bosch; Joaquín Alonso-Montesinos; Igor Rapp-Arrarás; Jesús Polo; Jesús Ballestrín; Javier Barbero; Manuel J. Caro-Parrado; Francisco J. Batlles

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040023 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067059

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View articletitled, Estimation of visibility from spectral irradiance using artificial neural networks

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Performance prediction of the SCRAP pressurized air receiver

Matti Lubkoll; Thomas M. Harms; Theodor W. von Backström

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040024 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067060

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View articletitled, Performance prediction of the SCRAP pressurized air receiver

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Evaluation of aim point optimization methods

Daniel Maldonado; Robert Flesch; Andreas Reinholz; Peter Schwarzbözl

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040025 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067061

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View articletitled, Evaluation of aim point optimization methods

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Annualized thermal performance of intermediate-scale falling particle receivers

Brantley Mills; Clifford K. Ho

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040026 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067062

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View articletitled, Annualized thermal performance of intermediate-scale falling particle receivers

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Two-phase flow distribution in manifold of solar tower receiver

Liping Pang; Shunlong Li; Xiaodong Li; Liqiang Duan; Yongping Yang

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040027 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067063

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View articletitled, Two-phase flow distribution in manifold of solar tower receiver

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Identification of required cost reductions for CSP to retain its competitive advantage as most economically viable solar-dispatchable technology

Albert Payaro; Ankit Anurag Naik; Rafael Guedez; Björn Laumert

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040028 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067064

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View articletitled, Identification of required cost reductions for CSP to retain its competitive advantage as most economically viable solar-dispatchable technology

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Automated particle mass-flow control system for high-temperature falling particle receivers

Gregory Peacock; Clifford K. Ho; Joshua M. Christian; Daniel Ray

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040029 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067065

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View articletitled, Automated particle mass-flow control system for high-temperature falling particle receivers

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Reduced to minimum cost: Lay-down heliostat with monolithic mirror-panel and closed loop control

Andreas Pfahl; Fabian Gross; Phillip Liedke; Johannes Hertel; Jens Rheinländer; Siddhant Mehta; Juan Felipe Vásquez-Arango; Stefano Giuliano; Reiner Buck

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040030 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067066

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View articletitled, Reduced to minimum cost: Lay-down heliostat with monolithic mirror-panel and closed loop control

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Experimental analysis of a flat plate receiver for measurement of low thermal power of a central tower solar system

A. Piña-Ortiz; J. F. Hinojosa; R. A. Perez-Enciso; V. M. Maytorena; C. Estrada; C. A. Pérez-Rábago; R. A. Calleja

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040031 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067067

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View articletitled, Experimental analysis of a flat plate receiver for measurement of low thermal power of a central tower solar system

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Dispatchable solar power plant

Hank Price; David Kearney; Frederick Redell; Robert Charles; Frederick Morse

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040032 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067068

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View articletitled, Dispatchable solar power plant

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Techno-economic optimization of molten salt solar tower plants

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040033 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067069

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View articletitled, Techno-economic optimization of molten salt solar tower plants

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Techno-economic analysis of a small scale solar power tower at varied locations

Jonathan E. Rea; Greg C. Glatzmaier; Christopher Oshman; Philip A. Parilla; Nathan P. Siegel; David S. Ginley; Eric S. Toberer

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040034 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067070

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View articletitled, Techno-economic analysis of a small scale solar power tower at varied locations

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Non-immersion ultrasonic cleaning for heliostats

Jon Ander Sarasua; Alejandro Sandá; Cristobal Villasante; Estibaliz Aranzabe

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040035 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067071

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View articletitled, Non-immersion ultrasonic cleaning for heliostats

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Measurements of the forced convective heat loss from open cylindrical cavities of multi-MW scale solar central receiver systems

Silvan Siegrist; Hannes Stadler; Bernhard Hoffschmidt

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040036 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067072

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View articletitled, Measurements of the forced convective heat loss from open cylindrical cavities of multi-MW scale solar central receiver systems

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Advanced power cycles and configurations for solar towers: Techno-economical optimization of the decoupled solar combined cycle concept

Fco. Javier Sorbet; María Iñigo; Javier García-Barberena; Ana Bernardos

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040037 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067073

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View articletitled, Advanced power cycles and configurations for solar towers: Techno-economical optimization of the decoupled solar combined cycle concept

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Assessment of different control strategies to manage cloud-induced transients in central receiver systems using molten salts

Andrea Toscani; Francesco Crespi; David Sánchez; Marco Binotti; Giampaolo Manzolini

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040038 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067074

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View articletitled, Assessment of different control strategies to manage cloud-induced transients in central receiver systems using molten salts

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Development of high absorption, high durability coatings for solar receivers in CSP plants

Kaoru Tsuda; Yasushi Murakami; Juan F. Torres; Joe Coventry

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040039 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067075

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View articletitled, Development of high absorption, high durability coatings for solar receivers in CSP plants

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Stress analysis of external molten salt receiver

Ralf Uhlig; Cathy Frantz; Robert Flesch; Andreas Fritsch

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040040 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067076

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View articletitled, Stress analysis of external molten salt receiver

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Experimental methodology to calculate thermal losses of a molten salt cavity receiver

Evgeny V. Votyakov; Marios C. Georgiou; Elena Guillen; Efstathios Stiliaris; Costas N. Papanicolas

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040041 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067077

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View articletitled, Experimental methodology to calculate thermal losses of a molten salt cavity receiver

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Synlight - A new facility for large-scale testing in CSP and solar chemistry

Kai Wieghardt; Dmitrij Laaber; Volkmar Dohmen; Patrick Hilger; Daniel Korber; Karl-Heinz Funken; Bernhard Hoffschmidt

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040042 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067078

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View articletitled, Synlight - A new facility for large-scale testing in CSP and solar chemistry

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Experimental studies and experience on a 1 MWe superheated steam tower CSP demonstrator

Zijiang Yang; Jiahui Lu; Sijie Liu; Yann Le Moullec; Zhifeng Wang; Guangcheng Ma; Xin Li

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040043 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067079

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View articletitled, Experimental studies and experience on a 1 MWe superheated steam tower CSP demonstrator

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Experimental evaluation of volumetric solar absorbers – Ceramic foam vs. an innovative rotary disc absorber concept

Fritz Zaversky; Marcelino Sánchez; M. Isabel Roldán; Antonio L. Ávila-Marín; Alexander Füssel; Jörg Adler; Martin Knoch; Andreas Dreitz

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 040044 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067080

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View articletitled, Experimental evaluation of volumetric solar absorbers – Ceramic foam vs. an innovative rotary disc absorber concept

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LINEAR FRESNEL SYSTEMS

Annual performance optimization of a linear Fresnel collector in Pretoria, South Africa

Mohammad Moghimi Ardekani; Ken Craig; Josua Meyer

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 050001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067081

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View articletitled, Annual performance optimization of a linear Fresnel collector in Pretoria, South Africa

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Development and lifecycle testing of a low cost waterborne Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR) collector assembly for CSP applications

Greg Mungas; Nick Kramer; Guangdong Zhu; Cory Cunningham; John King

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 050002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067082

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View articletitled, Development and lifecycle testing of a low cost waterborne Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR) collector assembly for CSP applications

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Thermal performance model and parametric studies of a trapezoidal Fresnel solar receiver

Freddy Ordóñez; Daniela Jaramillo

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 050003 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067083

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View articletitled, Thermal performance model and parametric studies of a trapezoidal Fresnel solar receiver

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Experimental evaluation of heat loss from a LFC’s multi-tube trapezoidal cavity absorber considering strategic painting of the tubes

Selen Sousa; Alexandre Sá; Victor Pigozzo; Julio C. Passos

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 050004 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067084

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View articletitled, Experimental evaluation of heat loss from a LFC’s multi-tube trapezoidal cavity absorber considering strategic painting of the tubes

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Enhanced dynamic performance evaluation method of line-concentrating solar collectors

Annie Zirkel-Hofer; Korbinian Kramer; Anna Heimsath; Stephan Scholl; Werner Platzer

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 050005 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067085

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View articletitled, Enhanced dynamic performance evaluation method of line-concentrating solar collectors

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DISH/ENGINE SYSTEMS

Characterization of a Stirling cavity receiver performance in the KTH high-flux solar simulator and comparison with real Dish-Stirling data

Jorge Garrido; Abdallah Abou-Taouk; Björn Laumert

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 060001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067086

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View articletitled, Characterization of a Stirling cavity receiver performance in the KTH high-flux solar simulator and comparison with real Dish-Stirling data

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POWER CYCLES

Innovative fluids for gas power cycles coupled with solar tower systems

Marco Binotti; Costante Invernizzi; Paolo G. Iora; Giampaolo Manzolini

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 070001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067087

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View articletitled, Innovative fluids for gas power cycles coupled with solar tower systems

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Analysis of plant performance with improved turbine flexibility: Test case on a parabolic trough configuration

Monika Topel; Davide Ferruzza; Fabian Seeger; Björn Laumert

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 070002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067088

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View articletitled, Analysis of plant performance with improved turbine flexibility: Test case on a parabolic trough configuration

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Dynamic modeling of 5 MWe supercritical CO₂ recompression Brayton cycle

Zijiang Yang; Yann Le Moullec; Jinyi Zhang; Yijun Zhang

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 070003 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067089

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View articletitled, Dynamic modeling of 5 MWe supercritical CO2 recompression Brayton cycle

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HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS

New solid phase of KNO₃ – NaNO₃ salt mixtures studied by neutron scattering and differential scanning calorimetry analysis

T. Delise; A. C. Tizzoni; M. Ferrara; N. Corsaro; C. D’Ottavi; A. Giaconia; L. Turchetti; M. C. Annesini; M. Telling; S. Sau; S. Licoccia

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 080001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067090

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View articletitled, New solid phase of KNO3 – NaNO3 salt mixtures studied by neutron scattering and differential scanning calorimetry analysis

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Development of laser instrumentation devices for inner wall of high temperature piping system

Akihiko Nishimura; Akinori Furusawa; Yusuke Takenaka

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 080002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067091

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View articletitled, Development of laser instrumentation devices for inner wall of high temperature piping system

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Thermal and rheological behavior of solar salt containing highly thermally conductive particles

Anabel Palacios; M. E. Navarro; Yulong Ding

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 080003 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067092

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View articletitled, Thermal and rheological behavior of solar salt containing highly thermally conductive particles

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Effect of eccentricity on the hydrodynamics and heat transfer of molten salt in bayonet receivers for solar power towers

R. Pérez-Álvarez; M. R. Rodríguez-Sánchez; A. Acosta-Iborra; D. Santana

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 080004 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067093

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View articletitled, Effect of eccentricity on the hydrodynamics and heat transfer of molten salt in bayonet receivers for solar power towers

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Material and experimental issues related to the use of liquid metals as heat transfer media for CSP tower receivers

Alfons Weisenburger; Fabian Lang; Georg Müller

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 080005 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067094

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View articletitled, Material and experimental issues related to the use of liquid metals as heat transfer media for CSP tower receivers

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THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE

Protective coatings for high temperature molten salt heat storage systems in solar concentration power plants

Alina Agüero; Pauline Audigié; Sergio Rodríguez; Víctor Encinas-Sánchez; Ma Teresa de Miguel; Francisco Javier Pérez

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067095

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View articletitled, Protective coatings for high temperature molten salt heat storage systems in solar concentration power plants

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Analysis of packed-bed thermocline storage tank performance by means of a new analytical function

Rocío Bayón; Esther Rojas

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067096

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View articletitled, Analysis of packed-bed thermocline storage tank performance by means of a new analytical function

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Influence of different atmospheres on molten salt chemistry and its effect on steel corrosion

Alexander Bonk; Markus Braun; Andrea Hanke; Jochen Forstner; Dagmar Rückle; Stefanie Kaesche; Veronika A. Sötz; Thomas Bauer

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090003 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067097

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View articletitled, Influence of different atmospheres on molten salt chemistry and its effect on steel corrosion

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Economic evaluation of towers for central receiver systems

Anne K. Burghartz; Finn von Reeken; Markus Balz

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090004 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067098

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View articletitled, Economic evaluation of towers for central receiver systems

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Molten silicon storage of concentrated solar power with integrated thermophotovoltaic energy conversion

Alejandro Datas; Myrto Zeneli; Carlos del Cañizo; Ilias Malgarinos; Aristeidis Nikolopoulos; Nikolaos Nikolopoulos; Sotirios Karellas; Antonio Martí

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090005 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067099

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View articletitled, Molten silicon storage of concentrated solar power with integrated thermophotovoltaic energy conversion

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Experimental investigation of the solid filler influence in thermocline storage systems through the comparison of two different setups

Thibaut Esence; Thomas Fasquelle; Arnaud Bruch; Quentin Falcoz

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090006 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067100

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View articletitled, Experimental investigation of the solid filler influence in thermocline storage systems through the comparison of two different setups

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Extended modeling of packed-bed sensible heat storage systems

Thibaut Esence; Arnaud Bruch; Jean-François Fourmigué; Benoit Stutz

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090007 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067101

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View articletitled, Extended modeling of packed-bed sensible heat storage systems

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Flow modeling of a packed bed high temperature thermal energy storage system

Eva Faust; Dominik Schlipf; Guenter Schneider; Hartmut Maier

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090008 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067102

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View articletitled, Flow modeling of a packed bed high temperature thermal energy storage system

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Dynamic corrosion tests comparison: Dynamic reactor vs high temperature pilot plant scale setup for Chilean LiNO₃ containing molten salt

A. G. Fernández; M. Henriquez; A. Mallco; B. Muñoz-Sánchez; J. Nieto-Maestre

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090009 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067103

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View articletitled, Dynamic corrosion tests comparison: Dynamic reactor vs high temperature pilot plant scale setup for Chilean LiNO3 containing molten salt

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Opportunities of lithium nitrate as TES material in CSP plants: Thermal characterization and LCOE projection

Angel G. Fernández; Mauro Henriquez; Cristobal Parrado; L. Guerreiro; M. Collares Pereira

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090010 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067104

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View articletitled, Opportunities of lithium nitrate as TES material in CSP plants: Thermal characterization and LCOE projection

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Thermal characterization of a stratifying molten salts storage tank with integrated steam generator in real operating conditions

Walter Gaggioli; Luca Rinaldi; Pietro Tarquini

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090011 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067105

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View articletitled, Thermal characterization of a stratifying molten salts storage tank with integrated steam generator in real operating conditions

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Parametric analysis and optimization of a combined latent-sensible packed bed energy storage system

Ana Belén Hernández; Iñigo Ortega-Fernández; Irantzu Uriz; Asier Ortuondo; Iñaki Loroño; Javier Rodriguez-Aseguinolaza

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090012 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067106

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View articletitled, Parametric analysis and optimization of a combined latent-sensible packed bed energy storage system

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Solid packed bed thermal energy storage for ORC electric generation in Fresnel type CSP plants

Ana Belén Hernandez; Irantzu Uriz; Iñigo Ortega-Fernández; Javier Rodriguez-Aseguinolaza; Asier Ortuondo; Abdessamad Faik

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090013 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067107

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View articletitled, Solid packed bed thermal energy storage for ORC electric generation in Fresnel type CSP plants

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Pressure drop though random and structured beds of ellipsoidal particles

Jaap. E. Hoffmann

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090014 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067108

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View articletitled, Pressure drop though random and structured beds of ellipsoidal particles

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Thermal energy storage with integrated heat exchangers using stratified molten salt system for 1 MWe CSP

Valeria Russo; Domenico Mazzei; Raffaele Liberatore

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090025 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067119

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View articletitled, Thermal energy storage with integrated heat exchangers using stratified molten salt system for 1 MWe CSP

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Numerical analysis of granular bed behavior in thermocline storage tank and bed/wall interactions

Nahia Sassine; Frédéric-Victor Donzé; Arnaud Bruch; Barthélémy Harthong

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090026 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067120

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View articletitled, Numerical analysis of granular bed behavior in thermocline storage tank and bed/wall interactions

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Numerical analysis of the packed bed TES system integrated into the first parabolic trough CSP pilot-plant using air as heat transfer fluid

Simone A. Zavattoni; Giw Zanganeh; Andrea Pedretti; Maurizio C. Barbato

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090027 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067121

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View articletitled, Numerical analysis of the packed bed TES system integrated into the first parabolic trough CSP pilot-plant using air as heat transfer fluid

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Thermal Energy Storage

Using thermal energy storage to replace natural gas in commercial/industrial applications

Rhys Jacob; Martin Belusko; Ming Liu; Wasim Saman; Frank Bruno

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090015 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067109

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View articletitled, Using thermal energy storage to replace natural gas in commercial/industrial applications

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Experimental performance evaluation of a laboratory-scale molten salt thermocline storage

Martin Karl; Bernhard Seubert; Ralf Müller; Thomas Fluri; Peter Nitz

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090016 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067110

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View articletitled, Experimental performance evaluation of a laboratory-scale molten salt thermocline storage

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Techno-economic assessment for large scale thermocline filler TES systems in a molten salt parabolic trough plant

Freerk Klasing; Christian Odenthal; Benjamin Trost; Tobias Hirsch; Thomas Bauer

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090017 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067111

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View articletitled, Techno-economic assessment for large scale thermocline filler TES systems in a molten salt parabolic trough plant

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Concentrated solar tower power plant using slag as inventory material for a thermal energy storage (TES)

Michael Krüger; Jürgen Haunstetter; Stefan Zunft

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090018 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067112

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View articletitled, Concentrated solar tower power plant using slag as inventory material for a thermal energy storage (TES)

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Phase change material thermal storage with constant heat discharge

Christoph Lang; Colmar Wocke

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090019 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067113

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View articletitled, Phase change material thermal storage with constant heat discharge

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Thermal insulation of an ultra-high temperature thermal energy store for concentrated solar power

Stephan Lang; Dominik Bestenlehner; Roman Marx; Harald Drück

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090020 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067114

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View articletitled, Thermal insulation of an ultra-high temperature thermal energy store for concentrated solar power

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Demonstration of a thermosyphon thermal valve for controlled extraction of stored solar thermal energy

Christopher Oshman; Jon Rea; Corey Hardin; Abhishek Singh; Jeff Alleman; Michele Olsen; Greg Glatzmaier; Phillip Parilla; Nathan Siegel; David Ginley; Eric S. Toberer

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090021 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067115

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View articletitled, Demonstration of a thermosyphon thermal valve for controlled extraction of stored solar thermal energy

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Experimental demonstration of a latent heat storage system for dispatchable electricity

Jonathan E. Rea; Christopher Oshman; Corey L. Hardin; Abhishek Singh; Jeff Alleman; Greg Glatzmaier; Philip A. Parilla; Michele L. Olsen; Jeff Sharp; Nathan P. Siegel; David S. Ginley; Eric S. Toberer

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090022 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067116

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View articletitled, Experimental demonstration of a latent heat storage system for dispatchable electricity

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Numerical study of a two pass shell and tube latent heat energy storage system

Soheila Riahi; Wasim Y. Saman; Robert de Boer; Frank Bruno; Simon Smeding; Ivar de Visser

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090023 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067117

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View articletitled, Numerical study of a two pass shell and tube latent heat energy storage system

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Operational experience in an experimental molten salt thermal storage. The MOSA facility

Margarita M. Rodriguez-Garcia; Paolo Frau; Esther Rojas

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 090024 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067118

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View articletitled, Operational experience in an experimental molten salt thermal storage. The MOSA facility

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THERMOCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE

Oxides and porous structures based on earth-abundant elements for hybrid sensible/thermochemical solar energy storage in air-operated solar thermal power plants

Christos Agrafiotis; Stefania Tescari; Martin Roeb; Christian Sattler

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 100001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067122

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View articletitled, Oxides and porous structures based on earth-abundant elements for hybrid sensible/thermochemical solar energy storage in air-operated solar thermal power plants

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Isothermal and non-isothermal kinetics of metal oxide redox reactions performed in a solar furnace

Elisa Alonso; Carlos Pérez-Rábago

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 100002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067123

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View articletitled, Isothermal and non-isothermal kinetics of metal oxide redox reactions performed in a solar furnace

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Mixed Co, Cu and Mn-based metal oxides for thermochemical energy storage application

Laurie André; Stéphane Abanades; Laurent Cassayre

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 100003 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067124

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View articletitled, Mixed Co, Cu and Mn-based metal oxides for thermochemical energy storage application

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Investigation of novel hydroxyapatite-doped CaO material for calcination-carbonation thermochemical energy storage

Larissa A. Fedunik-Hofman; Alicia Bayon; Wojciech Lipinski; Scott W. Donne

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 100004 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067125

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View articletitled, Investigation of novel hydroxyapatite-doped CaO material for calcination-carbonation thermochemical energy storage

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Magnesium oxide honeycomb thermochemical heat storage materials

Hong Soo Kim; Kun Hoi Kim; Doo Won Seo; Si-Kyong Kim; Hyouck Ju Kim; Jae-Yong Lee

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 100005 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067126

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View articletitled, Magnesium oxide honeycomb thermochemical heat storage materials

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High-temperature calcium-based thermochemical energy storage system for use with CSP facilities

Andrew Muto; Kevin McCabe; Daniel Real

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 100006 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067127

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View articletitled, High-temperature calcium-based thermochemical energy storage system for use with CSP facilities

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COMMERCIAL PROJECTS IN THE WORLD

Acceptance tests of CSP projects – A review of current practices and market requirements

Juan Manuel Saenz; Inaki Perez

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 110001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067128

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View articletitled, Acceptance tests of CSP projects – A review of current practices and market requirements

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Multi criteria decision making (MCDM) application for the feasibility study of a potential CSP project in Namibia

Juan Manuel Saenz; Georgios Vantsiotis; Rob Collins; Margaret Mutschler; Fred Bailey; Gordon Gadney; Grant Muller

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 110002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067129

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View articletitled, Multi criteria decision making (MCDM) application for the feasibility study of a potential CSP project in Namibia

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POLICY AND MARKETING

Potential contribution of concentrated solar power in meeting the sustainable development goals

Natàlia Caldés; Irene Rodriguez-Serrano

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 120001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067130

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View articletitled, Potential contribution of concentrated solar power in meeting the sustainable development goals

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Future CSP in South Africa – A review of generation mix models, their assumptions, methods, results and implications

D. Frank Duvenhage; Omotoyosi O. Craig; Alan C. Brent; William H. L. Stafford

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 120002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067131

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View articletitled, Future CSP in South Africa – A review of generation mix models, their assumptions, methods, results and implications

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Towards an alignment of national research programmes and funding for CST technologies in Europe

João P. Cardoso; Teresa Marcelo; Nicolas Jarraud; Elena Dufour; Costas N. Papanicolas; João F. Mendes; Julián Blanco-Gálvez

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 120003 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067132

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View articletitled, Towards an alignment of national research programmes and funding for CST technologies in Europe

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The potential contribution of solar thermal electricity (STE) in the light of the Paris Agreements

Irene Rodríguez-Serrano; Natàlia Caldés

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 120004 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067133

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View articletitled, The potential contribution of solar thermal electricity (STE) in the light of the Paris Agreements

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Incentives and financial conditions effect analysis on levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and government cost for concentrated solar power (CSP) projects in Chile

Yeliz Simsek; Carlos Mata-Torres; Rodrigo Escobar; Jose M. Cardemil

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 120005 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067134

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View articletitled, Incentives and financial conditions effect analysis on levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and government cost for concentrated solar power (CSP) projects in Chile

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SOLAR FUELS AND CHEMICAL COMMODITIES

Using CSP to boost liquid production in a biomass to liquid process

Shahid H. Ansari; Xinying Liu

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067135

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View articletitled, Using CSP to boost liquid production in a biomass to liquid process

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Dynamic modelling of a continuous hydrogen production plant based on a CeO₂ thermochemical cycle

Alicia Bayon; Alberto de la Calle

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067136

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View articletitled, Dynamic modelling of a continuous hydrogen production plant based on a CeO2 thermochemical cycle

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CFD-DEM investigation on flow and temperature distribution of ceria particles in a beam-down fluidized bed reactor

Selvan Bellan; Koji Matsubara; Hyun Seok Cho; Nobuyuki Gokon; Tatsuya Kodama

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130003 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067137

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View articletitled, CFD-DEM investigation on flow and temperature distribution of ceria particles in a beam-down fluidized bed reactor

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Co-production of syngas and zinc via combined solar-driven biomass gasification and ZnO carbo-thermal reduction in a continuously-operated solar reactor

Srirat Chuayboon; Stéphane Abanades; Sylvain Rodat

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130004 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067138

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View articletitled, Co-production of syngas and zinc via combined solar-driven biomass gasification and ZnO carbo-thermal reduction in a continuously-operated solar reactor

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Solar thermochemical reactor technology for splitting CO₂

P. Furler; D. Marxer; M. Takacs; A. Steinfeld

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130005 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067139

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View articletitled, Solar thermochemical reactor technology for splitting CO2

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Preliminary tests of batch type fluidized bed reactor for development of continuously-feeding fluidized bed reactor - An elevated temperature and gasification processes

Nobuyuki Gokon; Shinpei Takagi; Selvan Bellan; Hyun-seok Cho; Tatsuya Kodama

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130006 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067140

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View articletitled, Preliminary tests of batch type fluidized bed reactor for development of continuously-feeding fluidized bed reactor - An elevated temperature and gasification processes

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Heliostat aiming strategy of 3 cylindrical cavity-receivers integrated in a 750 kW solar tower hydrogen plant

Aurelio González-Pardo; Thorsten Denk; Alfonso Vidal

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130007 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067141

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View articletitled, Heliostat aiming strategy of 3 cylindrical cavity-receivers integrated in a 750 kW solar tower hydrogen plant

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Insights on the thermal effect of geometric parameters of a multi-channel monolithic zirconia absorber with supported ZnFe₂O₄ thin-film under concentrated solar irradiance

Aldo Javier Guadarrama-Mendoza; Heidi Isabel Villafán-Vidales; Patricio J. Valades-Pelayo; Camilo A. Arancibia-Bulnes; David Riveros Rosas; Hernando Romero Paredes-Rubio

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130008 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067142

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View articletitled, Insights on the thermal effect of geometric parameters of a multi-channel monolithic zirconia absorber with supported ZnFe2O4 thin-film under concentrated solar irradiance

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Particle fluidized bed receiver/reactor with a beam-down solar concentrating optics: Performance test of two-step water splitting with ceria particles using 30-kW_th sun-simulator

Tatsuya Kodama; Nobuyuki Gokon; Hyun Seok Cho; Selvan Bellan; Koji Matsubara; Kousuke Inoue

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130009 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067143

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View articletitled, Particle fluidized bed receiver/reactor with a beam-down solar concentrating optics: Performance test of two-step water splitting with ceria particles using 30-kWth sun-simulator

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HYDROSOL-PLANT: Structured redox reactors for H₂ production from solar thermochemical H₂O splitting

Souzana Lorentzou; Alexandra Zygogianni; Chrysoula Pagkoura; George Karagiannakis; Athanasios G. Konstandopoulos; Jan Peter Saeck; Stefan Breuer; Matthias Lange; Justin Lapp; Thomas Fend; Martin Roeb; Aurelio Jose Gonzalez; Alfonso Vidal Delgado; Jan Peter Brouwer; Robert C. Makkus; Spyros J. Kiartzis

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130010 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067144

Abstract

View articletitled, HYDROSOL-PLANT: Structured redox reactors for H2 production from solar thermochemical H2O splitting

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Commercial development of bio-combustible fuels from hydrothermal liquefaction of waste using solar collectors

Matthew Pearce; Xavier Tonnellier; Namrata Sengar; Chris Sansom

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130011 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067145

Abstract

View articletitled, Commercial development of bio-combustible fuels from hydrothermal liquefaction of waste using solar collectors

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A novel high-temperature solar chemical reactor for syngas production from solar-driven thermochemical gasification of wood biomass

Sylvain Rodat; Quentin Bellouard; Stéphane Abanades; Srirat Chuayboon; Pierre-Eric Frayssines; Serge Ravel

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130012 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067146

Abstract

View articletitled, A novel high-temperature solar chemical reactor for syngas production from solar-driven thermochemical gasification of wood biomass

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Experimental testing of multi-tubular reactor for hydrogen production and comparison with a thermal CFD model

Elvira Tapia; Aurelio González-Pardo; Alfredo Iranzo; Alfonso Vidal; Felipe Rosa

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130013 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067147

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental testing of multi-tubular reactor for hydrogen production and comparison with a thermal CFD model

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Experimental and numerical analysis of a solar rotary kiln for continuous treatment of particle material

Stefania Tescari; Gkiokchan Moumin; Brendan Bulfin; Lamark de Oliveira; Stefan Schaefer; Nicolas Overbeck; Christian Willsch; Carsten Spenke; Martin Thelen; Martin Roeb; Christian Sattler

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130014 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067148

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental and numerical analysis of a solar rotary kiln for continuous treatment of particle material

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Torrefaction of a lignin-rich biogenic waste in a directly irradiated fluidized bed reactor

Claudio Tregambi; Riccardo Chirone; Fabio Montagnaro; Piero Salatino; Roberto Solimene

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130015 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067149

Abstract

View articletitled, Torrefaction of a lignin-rich biogenic waste in a directly irradiated fluidized bed reactor

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Development of a 5 kW_th windowless packed-bed reactor for high-temperature solar thermochemical processing

Christian Wieckert; Nikolaos Tzouganatos; Aldo Steinfeld

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130016 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067150

Abstract

View articletitled, Development of a 5 kWth windowless packed-bed reactor for high-temperature solar thermochemical processing

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Parabolic trough plant performance in China with focus on comparison of heat transfer fluids HELISOL®5A and Therminol® VP-1

Theda Zoschke; Shahab Rohani; Thomas Fluri; Qiao Hu; Quanxi Fang

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 130017 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067151

Abstract

View articletitled, Parabolic trough plant performance in China with focus on comparison of heat transfer fluids HELISOL®5A and Therminol® VP-1

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DIRECT SOLAR METALLURGY

Solar thermal treatment of manganese ores

Susanna A. C. Hockaday; Quinn G. Reynolds; Frank Dinter; Thomas Harms

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 140001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067152

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar thermal treatment of manganese ores

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Solar metallurgy for the production of Al and Mg particles

Jean Puig; Marianne Balat-Pichelin; Eric Beche

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 140002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067153

Abstract

View articletitled, Solar metallurgy for the production of Al and Mg particles

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PROCESS HEAT

Effect of meteorological data resolution on the yield estimation for a dish thermal solar park

Wajahat Ali; Umer Jamil

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 150001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067154

Abstract

View articletitled, Effect of meteorological data resolution on the yield estimation for a dish thermal solar park

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Pre-heating boiler feedwater for expanded cork agglomerate production using a parabolic trough system

António Castro; João P. Cardoso; Luís Filipe Mendes; Pedro Azevedo; João Farinha Mendes

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 150002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067155

Abstract

View articletitled, Pre-heating boiler feedwater for expanded cork agglomerate production using a parabolic trough system

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Techno-economical evaluation of parabolic trough collectors systems for steam processes in the Chilean industry

Felipe Cortés; Mercedes Ibarra; Francisco Moser; Iván Muñoz; Alicia Crespo; Clare Murray

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 150003 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067156

Abstract

View articletitled, Techno-economical evaluation of parabolic trough collectors systems for steam processes in the Chilean industry

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Thermal behavior and heat-flux distribution in a solar rotary kiln

Alessandro Gallo; Héctor González-Camarillo; María Isabel Roldán; Elisa Alonso; Carlos Pérez-Rábago

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 150004 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067157

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermal behavior and heat-flux distribution in a solar rotary kiln

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Evaluation of solar process heat systems in Switzerland

Mercedes H. Rittmann-Frank; Jana Möllenkamp; Marco Caflisch; Andreas Häberle

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 150005 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067158

Abstract

View articletitled, Evaluation of solar process heat systems in Switzerland

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Volume changes in DSG solar field and steam drum due to changes in evaporation conditions from experience

Lisa Willwerth; Michael Berger; Marwan Mokhtar; Dirk Krüger; Christian Zahler

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 150006 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067159

Abstract

View articletitled, Volume changes in DSG solar field and steam drum due to changes in evaporation conditions from experience

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WATER DESALINATION AND DETOXIFICATION

Combining concentrating solar power with multiple effect distillation at inland locations - An economically viable option for Northern Chile?

Raymond Branke; Thomas P. Fluri; Patricio Valdivia Lefort

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 160001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067160

Abstract

View articletitled, Combining concentrating solar power with multiple effect distillation at inland locations - An economically viable option for Northern Chile?

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The combined effect of irradiance and iron concentration on photo-Fenton treatment cost

Alejandro Cabrera Reina; Sara Miralles Cuevas; Lorena Cornejo Ponce

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 160002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067161

Abstract

View articletitled, The combined effect of irradiance and iron concentration on photo-Fenton treatment cost

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Experimental and numerical evaluation of a humidification dehumidification desalination unit driven by solar energy

Catalina Hernández; Mauricio Reyes; Rodrigo Barraza; Udo Rheinschmidt; David Saldivia; Ricardo Vasquez-Padilla

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 160003 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067162

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental and numerical evaluation of a humidification dehumidification desalination unit driven by solar energy

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Yearly simulations of the electricity and fresh water production in PT-CSP+MED-TVC plants: Case study in Almería (Spain)

Bartolomé Ortega-Delgado; Patricia Palenzuela; Diego-César Alarcón-Padilla; Lourdes García-Rodríguez

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 160004 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067163

Abstract

View articletitled, Yearly simulations of the electricity and fresh water production in PT-CSP+MED-TVC plants: Case study in Almería (Spain)

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Thermodynamic analysis of hybrid humidification-dehumidification (HDH) - reverse osmosis (RO) desalination system powered by concentrating photovoltaic/thermal solar collector

Todd Otanicar; Weilin Qu

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 160005 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067164

Abstract

View articletitled, Thermodynamic analysis of hybrid humidification-dehumidification (HDH) - reverse osmosis (RO) desalination system powered by concentrating photovoltaic/thermal solar collector

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EMERGING CONCEPTS

Point-focus multi-receiver Fresnel loop – Exploring ways to increase the optical efficiency of solar tower systems

Clotilde Corsi; Manuel Blanco; Jin-Soo Kim; John Pye

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 170001 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067165

Abstract

View articletitled, Point-focus multi-receiver Fresnel loop – Exploring ways to increase the optical efficiency of solar tower systems

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Systems approach to concentrated solar power (CSP) technology adoption in South Africa

Toyosi Craig; Alan Brent; Frank Duvenhage; Frank Dinter

AIP Conf. Proc. 2033, 170002 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5067166

Issues

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PRELIMINARY

SOLAR ENERGY FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY

PARABOLIC TROUGH SYSTEMS

CENTRAL RECEIVER SYSTEMS

LINEAR FRESNEL SYSTEMS

DISH/ENGINE SYSTEMS

POWER CYCLES

HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS

THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE

Thermal Energy Storage

THERMOCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS IN THE WORLD

POLICY AND MARKETING

SOLAR FUELS AND CHEMICAL COMMODITIES