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Failure analysis of the leakage and ignition of heat transfer fluid in a concentrating solar power (CSP) pilot plant

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Concentrating solar power (CSP) is a technology seen key to achieve the worldwide energy transition targets. Although it is a mature robust technology, different failures in CSP plant have been reported in the literature to visualize potential point of maintenance interest. Following the same philosophy, this paper reports a failure occurred at a CSP storage pilot plant, where leakage and ignition of different joint balls suddenly occurred after several hours of testing. The experimental assessment carried out confirmed spontaneous ignition of the heat transfer fluid-soaked insulation material of the piping after leakage. The results of this study emphasize the significance of proactive maintenance and daily inspections in solar fields.

Source: Renewable Energy

DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2024.121554

Authors: Cristina Prieto, Antón López-Román, Luisa F. Cabeza

Institutions: Universidad de Sevilla, Universitat de Lleida

Language: English

Topic: Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,160