Molten salt receiver cooling system
US6701711B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/46
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flow of molten salt is provided through a solar-thermal heat exchange receiver. The receiver converts solar energy, reflected from heliostats, to thermal energy that is stored in molten salt. A vessel holds a store of molten salt for cooling the receiver upon a loss of flow. At the outlet of the receiver, an air separator removes air entrained in the flow of molten salt. From the air separator, the flow of molten salt proceeds through a downcomer having flow obstacles to a hot storage tank.
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