Power plants – Utilizing natural heat – Solar
Patent
1993-09-02
1995-04-11
Husar, Stephen F.
Power plants
Utilizing natural heat
Solar
60517, 126654, F03G 600
Patent
active
054047234
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are apparatus and methods used to preheat a working fluid for a subsequent solar-driven dissociation reaction. The working fluid is first passed through a blackbody receiver where it absorbs thermal energy, and is subsequently exposed to direct solar radiation. The present invention allows the working fluid to absorb relatively large amounts of solar energy at elevated temperatures, while the blackbody absorber remains at a relatively low temperature, thus minimizing energy losses through reradiation and enhancing the efficiency of the overall energy exchange. Also disclosed is a non-driven-flow fluid absorption receiver for preferred use with a Stirling engine incorporating absorption of infrared radiation.
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Langhoff Peter W.
Parker Robin Z.
Husar Stephen F.
Solar Reactor Technologies Inc.
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