A study has been completed on the development of a high-temperature ceramic heat exchanger element to be integrated into a solar receiver producing heated air. A number of conceptual designs were developed for heat exchanger elements of differing configuration. These were evaluated with respect to thermal performance, pressure drop, structural integrity, and fabricability. The final design selection identified a finned ceramic shell as the most favorable concept. The ceramic shell is surrounded by a larger metallic shell. The flanges of the two shells are sealed to provide a leak-tight pressure vessel. The ceramic shell is fabricated by an innovative combination of slip casting the receiver walls and precision casting the heat transfer finned plates. The fins are bonded to the shell during firing. Fabrication of a one-half scale demonstrator ceramic receiver has been completed.
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November 1982
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High-Temperature Ceramic Heat Exchanger Element for a Solar Thermal Receiver
H. J. Strumpf,
H. J. Strumpf
AiResearch Manufacturing Company, A Division of The Garrett Corporation, Torrance, Calif. 90509
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D. M. Kotchick,
D. M. Kotchick
AiResearch Manufacturing Company, A Division of The Garrett Corporation, Torrance, Calif. 90509
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M. G. Coombs
M. G. Coombs
AiResearch Manufacturing Company, A Division of The Garrett Corporation, Torrance, Calif. 90509
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H. J. Strumpf
AiResearch Manufacturing Company, A Division of The Garrett Corporation, Torrance, Calif. 90509
D. M. Kotchick
AiResearch Manufacturing Company, A Division of The Garrett Corporation, Torrance, Calif. 90509
M. G. Coombs
AiResearch Manufacturing Company, A Division of The Garrett Corporation, Torrance, Calif. 90509
J. Sol. Energy Eng. Nov 1982, 104(4): 305-309 (5 pages)
Published Online: November 1, 1982
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April 15, 1982
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November 11, 2009
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Strumpf, H. J., Kotchick, D. M., and Coombs, M. G. (November 1, 1982). "High-Temperature Ceramic Heat Exchanger Element for a Solar Thermal Receiver." ASME. J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 1982; 104(4): 305–309. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266322
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