Solar power for thermochemical production of hydrogen

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2007-04-19

2010-06-01

Nguyen, Hoang M (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Utilizing natural heat

Solar

C060S641110, C060S641150

Reexamination Certificate

active

07726127

ABSTRACT:
A solar-powered hydrogen production system includes a thermochemical system and solar heating system. The thermochemical system produces hydrogen. The solar heating system has a molten salt heat transfer medium for providing thermal energy to the thermochemical system.

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