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Solar thermal power systems point-focusing distributed receiver technology project. Volume 2: Detailed reportThe accomplishments of the Point-Focusing Distributed Receiver Technology Project during fiscal year 1979 are detailed. Present studies involve designs of modular units that collect and concentrate solar energy via highly reflective, parabolic-shaped dishes. The concentrated energy is then converted to heat in a working fluid, such as hot gas. In modules designed to produce heat for industrial applications, a flexible line conveys the heated fluid from the module to a heat transfer network. In modules designed to produce electricity the fluid carries the heat directly to an engine in a power conversion unit located at the focus of the concentrator. The engine is mechanically linked to an electric generator. A Brayton-cycle engine is currently being developed as the most promising electrical energy converter to meet near-future needs.
Document ID
19800016258
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1980
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
JPL-PUB-79-112-VOL-2
DOE/JPL-1060-30-VOL-2
NASA-CR-159715-VOL-2
Accession Number
80N24751
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
OTHER: DE-AI01-79ET-20307
PROJECT: JPL PROJ. 5104-61
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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