Solar industrial process heat markets for central receiver technology

by Livermore Sandia National Laboratories, CA

Other authorsJimmy D. Fish
Technical Report, 1980

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CSP Unique ID 190707078

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SAND Report: SAND80-8214, April 1980.

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ABSTRACT:
Although the emphasis of the Solar Central Receiver Program over the past few years has been electrical generation for utilities, there is renewed interest in the role for central receiver technology within the industrial sector for process heat applications. Process heat accounts for
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approximately one half of industrial energy usage and for approximately one sixth of the total U. S. energy usage. Based on a synthesis of the available information concerning industrial process heat markets, it is concluded that only two types of central receiver systems need be developed to have significant impact on industry: 1) systems producing saturated steam up to 550°F, and 2) systems delivering air up to 1200-1500°F. Applications amenable to near-term penetration are identified for both types of systems. Finally, a number of program elements to define the specific characteristics of the two systems are presented.
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