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Electronic Resource
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July 1975
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Library's review
ABSTRACT:
A system is described for the large scale generation of power from solar energy in which energy is transferred by means of the reversible chemical reaction of ammonia. An array of pressed steel paraboloidal mirrors is employed each having a focal absorber in which the endothermic forward
A system is described for the large scale generation of power from solar energy in which energy is transferred by means of the reversible chemical reaction of ammonia. An array of pressed steel paraboloidal mirrors is employed each having a focal absorber in which the endothermic forward
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reaction proceeds. The exothermic reverse reaction occurs at a common central plant and the heat energy recovered operates a thermodynamic power plant. The reactants are transferred in small diameter steel piping at ambient temperature. Storage of energy may be catered for by providing storage for the reactants. The results so far of design studies are used to assess both the technical and economic viability of the complete scheme. Show Less