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SAND Report: SAND79-8634, August 1979.
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Under the direction of the Department of Energy, high-temperature (550°C) thermal energy storage concepts are being studied for application with second generation solar central receiver thermal power systems. This report evaluates the compatibility of the current choice of working fluids
Under the direction of the Department of Energy, high-temperature (550°C) thermal energy storage concepts are being studied for application with second generation solar central receiver thermal power systems. This report evaluates the compatibility of the current choice of working fluids
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with common granite rock and a pelletized iron ore. Results indicate that the long-term stability of iron-ore pellets in binary mixtures of potassium and sodium nitrates is superior to granite rock-salt mixtures and salt systems without solid media. Corrosion of the Inconel 600 vessels was observed. Show Less