A review of studies on central receiver solar thermal power plants
O Behar, A Khellaf, K Mohammedi - Renewable and sustainable energy …, 2013 - Elsevier
The use of central receiver system (CRS) for electricity production promises to be one of the
most viable options to replace fossil fuel power plants. Indeed, research and development …
most viable options to replace fossil fuel power plants. Indeed, research and development …
The effects of discrete conductive blocks on the natural convection in side-heated open cavities
AT Franco, PRM Santos, A Lugarini, LT Loyola… - Applied Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study considers the thermo-hydraulic effects of discrete solid blocks on the natural
convection inside a fluid filled, horizontally heated side-open cavity. The cavity, having …
convection inside a fluid filled, horizontally heated side-open cavity. The cavity, having …
Design and optimization of a high-temperature cavity receiver for a solar energy cascade utilization system
A solar energy cascade utilization system using concentrated solar power is being
developed in response to the growing demand for renewable energy and distributed power …
developed in response to the growing demand for renewable energy and distributed power …
Conjugate natural convection combined with surface thermal radiation in an air filled cavity with internal heat source
SG Martyushev, MA Sheremet - International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2014 - Elsevier
A two-dimensional numerical analysis of combined heat transfer (transient natural
convection, surface thermal radiation and conduction) in an air filled square enclosure …
convection, surface thermal radiation and conduction) in an air filled square enclosure …
Numerical and experimental analysis on convective heat losses from a fully open cylindrical cascaded cavity receiver
A cavity receiver finds substantial application to improve the thermal performance of a solar
parabolic dish collector. However, its limited surface area shortens the scope of utilization …
parabolic dish collector. However, its limited surface area shortens the scope of utilization …
Reflective thermal insulation in non-ventilated air-gaps: Experimental and theoretical evaluations on the global heat transfer coefficient
The refurbishment of existing buildings represents a priority target to reduce global energy
consumption. An interesting solution is represented by multilayer systems made by …
consumption. An interesting solution is represented by multilayer systems made by …
Off-design simulation and performance of molten salt cavity receivers in solar tower plants under realistic operational modes and control strategies
SSM Tehrani, RA Taylor - Applied energy, 2016 - Elsevier
Solar irradiation is intermittent, but concentrated solar thermal (CST) plants are typically
designed and analyzed solely based on their steady design point. Unlike coal power plants …
designed and analyzed solely based on their steady design point. Unlike coal power plants …
Enhanced thermal energy transport using adiabatic block inside lid-driven cavity
Most of the energy related applications are involved with heat transfer and fluid flow, and the
efficient utilization of energy system is always a matter of great importance. With a simple …
efficient utilization of energy system is always a matter of great importance. With a simple …
Numerical modelling and optimisation of natural convection heat loss suppression in a solar cavity receiver with plate fins
LC Ngo, T Bello-Ochende, JP Meyer - Renewable Energy, 2015 - Elsevier
This study details the numerical modelling and optimization of natural convection heat
suppression in a solar cavity receiver with plate fins. The use of plate fins attached to the …
suppression in a solar cavity receiver with plate fins. The use of plate fins attached to the …
[HTML][HTML] An overview of the improvement of natural convection heat transfer via surface thermal radiation for different geometries
This paper represents a groundbreaking endeavor in consolidating the advancements
achieved in the topic of coupled radiation-free convection (CRFC) across various …
achieved in the topic of coupled radiation-free convection (CRFC) across various …