Multilayer Silicon Carbide Composite Material Technology for High-Temperature Concentrated Solar-Thermal Power Components

In 2012, the U.S Department of Energy defined aggressive targets to achieve lower component costs and higher system efficiencies for concentrated solar-thermal power (CSP), and this, in turn, has led to the exploration of technology options that can operate at higher temperatures [1]. These next-ge...

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Main Authors: Jeff Halfinger, Dale Rogers, Farhad Mohammadi
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Published: TIB Open Publishing 2024-12-01
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description In 2012, the U.S Department of Energy defined aggressive targets to achieve lower component costs and higher system efficiencies for concentrated solar-thermal power (CSP), and this, in turn, has led to the exploration of technology options that can operate at higher temperatures [1]. These next-generation CSP options, referred to as Generation 3 (a.k.a. Gen3), are targeting temperatures at or above 700 oC for the energy being delivered to the power cycle, and the more challenging plant conditions have necessitated a review and selection of alternative receiver heat transfer fluids as well as a search for materials that can meet the associated high-temperature component requirements. Nickel-based alloys are currently being considered, but these generally experience a significant drop in strength at temperatures > 775 ºC [2] and may not be able to achieve corrosion and other lifetime requirements. Furthermore, these alloys are expensive, frequently have cost and schedule volatility, and offer little potential for lower cost at high production volumes. As an alternative, Ceramic Tubular Products, LLC (CTP) has developed a multilayer silicon carbide composite that can complement or replace alloys currently being considered for these Gen3 CSP applications.
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spelling doaj-art-4cc13743a356495c9bc45c1d2a5f95ce2024-12-20T09:46:23ZengTIB Open PublishingSolarPACES Conference Proceedings2751-98992024-12-01210.52825/solarpaces.v2i.767Multilayer Silicon Carbide Composite Material Technology for High-Temperature Concentrated Solar-Thermal Power ComponentsJeff Halfinger0Dale Rogers1https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5792-3276Farhad Mohammadi2https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9947-3209Ceramic Tubular ProductsCeramic Tubular ProductsCeramic Tubular Products In 2012, the U.S Department of Energy defined aggressive targets to achieve lower component costs and higher system efficiencies for concentrated solar-thermal power (CSP), and this, in turn, has led to the exploration of technology options that can operate at higher temperatures [1]. These next-generation CSP options, referred to as Generation 3 (a.k.a. Gen3), are targeting temperatures at or above 700 oC for the energy being delivered to the power cycle, and the more challenging plant conditions have necessitated a review and selection of alternative receiver heat transfer fluids as well as a search for materials that can meet the associated high-temperature component requirements. Nickel-based alloys are currently being considered, but these generally experience a significant drop in strength at temperatures > 775 ºC [2] and may not be able to achieve corrosion and other lifetime requirements. Furthermore, these alloys are expensive, frequently have cost and schedule volatility, and offer little potential for lower cost at high production volumes. As an alternative, Ceramic Tubular Products, LLC (CTP) has developed a multilayer silicon carbide composite that can complement or replace alloys currently being considered for these Gen3 CSP applications. https://www.tib-op.org/ojs/index.php/solarpaces/article/view/767Gen3 CSPSilicon CarbideFiber CompositeHigh-Temperature Components
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Fiber Composite
High-Temperature Components
title Multilayer Silicon Carbide Composite Material Technology for High-Temperature Concentrated Solar-Thermal Power Components
title_full Multilayer Silicon Carbide Composite Material Technology for High-Temperature Concentrated Solar-Thermal Power Components
title_fullStr Multilayer Silicon Carbide Composite Material Technology for High-Temperature Concentrated Solar-Thermal Power Components
title_full_unstemmed Multilayer Silicon Carbide Composite Material Technology for High-Temperature Concentrated Solar-Thermal Power Components
title_short Multilayer Silicon Carbide Composite Material Technology for High-Temperature Concentrated Solar-Thermal Power Components
title_sort multilayer silicon carbide composite material technology for high temperature concentrated solar thermal power components
topic Gen3 CSP
Silicon Carbide
Fiber Composite
High-Temperature Components
url https://www.tib-op.org/ojs/index.php/solarpaces/article/view/767
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