The allowable flux density on a solar central receiver is a significant receiver parameter and is related to the receiver life span and economics. The allowable flux density has gradually increased as receiver technologies have developed and is related to various factors, such as the material...

A comprehensive transient, two-dimensional, two-phase model for heat transfer and fluid dynamics within a packed-bed molten salt thermocline thermal storage system has been developed in our prior paper. In the present paper, based on the developed model, the effects of various parameters, such...

A mathematical model for the overall exergetic efficiency of two phase change materials named PCM1 and PCM2 storage system with a concentrating collector for solar thermal power based on finite-time thermodynamics is developed. The model takes into consideration the effects of melting...

The receiver thermal performance directly affects the efficiency, reliability and safety of the entire solar tower power system. A model combining radiation, convection and conduction heat transfer modes was developed to model a 1 MW molten salt cavity receiver with determined basic design...