Superheated steam solar receiver
US8978640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/46
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Superheated steam tower receiver with a well-defined configuration that benefits the transfer of heat between the surface of the component and the working fluid. Composed of at least four subpanels that define the circulation circuit for the steam by means of internal passages. The component is provided with saturated steam and for the production of said steam it is possible to use other solar concentrator technology. The proposed configuration minimizes the technological risks inherent in superheated steam receiver technology where drawbacks arise in the structure of the material owing to the thermal cycles to which the solar component is subjected.
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