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Electronic Resource
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July 1979
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Library's review
ABSTRACT:
The objective of this report is to investigate the concept of thermochemical energy transport (chemical heat pipes) particularly with regard to its application to the transport of energy from an array of solar collectors to a central generating station. To examine in depth the application
The objective of this report is to investigate the concept of thermochemical energy transport (chemical heat pipes) particularly with regard to its application to the transport of energy from an array of solar collectors to a central generating station. To examine in depth the application
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of the ammonia chemical heat pipe while keeping abreast of developments elsewhere in alternative chemical heat pipe systems. To develop in conjunction with industrial consultants a cost effective 10 MWe solar power plant and to carry out all relevant theoretical and experimental studies. To demonstrate an ammonia chemical heat pipe by constructing a 10 kWt pilot plant. Show Less