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Maintenance method and system for solar receiver

US10584017B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

COCKERILL MAINTENANCE & INGENIERIE S.A. · BE

Inventors

Alfred Dethier · Sprimont, BE
Stephane Winand · Angleur, BE
Yves Lecloux · Embourg, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 17, 2016
Grant date	Mar 10, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 17, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E10/47
WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tower for a concentrated solar power plant includes: an upper external platform on which is arranged an essentially cylindrical solar receiver with an external side surface and an upper base, the side surface of the receiver including a plurality of removably mounted receiving panels; and a placement and maintenance system for the receiving panels. The placement and maintenance system for the receiving panels includes a crane mounted so as to be rotatable 360° and guided using at least two concentric rails, on the upper base of the receiver.

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