Experimentally assessed efficiency improvement of innovative 3D-shaped structures as volumetric absorbers

Robin Tim Broeske, Peter Schwarzbözl, Lisa Birkigt, Srdan Vasic, Sebastian Dung, Till Doerbeck and Bernhard Hoffschmidt

Renewable Energy, 2023, vol. 218, issue C

Abstract: Solar tower plants are predicted to take on a significant role in the ongoing global energy transition. The open volumetric air receiver technology can provide an alternative to molten salt receivers due to its proven and effective storage capabilities. The key component of this technology are porous absorber structures which are responsible for the absorption of the solar irradiation. Research of porous structures has consistently shown that 3D-shaped absorber designs offer the highest efficiency potential. The realization of such designs is made possible by newer manufacturing techniques.

Keywords: Concentrated solar power; Open volumetric receiver; Porous absorbers; Experimental efficiency evaluation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2023.119220

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