Magnetic field falling particle solar receiver systems and methods
US10502459B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/40
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods that increase the residence time of particles falling through a solar receiver using an induced magnetic field to suspend or slow down and/or alter the flight path of the particles falling through the concentrated beam of sunlight are disclosed.
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