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The Importance of Managing the Performance of Particle Lift and Flow Control Systems in Research CST Plants to Facilitate Commercialization

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) with integrated thermal energy storage has shown significant potential for the provision of electricity or process heat in a predictable manner. This paper explores the relationship between Feed temperature, solar flux and measured knife gate gap on particle flow, Correlations to predict flow based on these parameters are proposed and tested. The behaviour of vertical screw lifts was examined with respect to flow history and temperature. The lack of a clear correlation of flow with screw speed highlights the critical need for accurate independent flow measurement practices.

Source: SolarPACES Conference Proceedings

DOI: 10.52825/solarpaces.v2i.844

Authors: Geoffrey Drewer, Jin-Soo Kim, Daniel Potter

Institution: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Language: English

Topic: Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute