Abstract
A nanofluid composed of Solar Salt (SS) and boehmite nanoparticles (A) in a concentration of 1% by weight, is proposed as thermal storage medium for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants. A wide characterization of the raw materials has been done, focused on their thermal stability and the nanoparticle primary size and shape among other properties such as its specific heat and crystalline structure. Some features of the final nanofluids have been also investigated: thermal stability, nanoparticle sizes and their distribution and specific heat. The showed results confirm that these materials are thermally stable in the working temperature range both individually and combined. In addition, the synthesis procedure implemented is effective to keep the nanoparticle sizes in the nanometric range (<100 nm). These findings mean the first step to carry on research and characterization of this nanofluid.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | unknown |
| Subtitle of host publication | International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems |
| Editors | Vikesh Rajpaul, Christoph Richter |
| Publisher | AMER INST PHYSICS, 2 HUNTINGTON QUADRANGLE, STE 1NO1, MELVILLE, NY 11747-4501 USA |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780735413863 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-7354-1386-3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 31 May 2016 |
| Event | 21st International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2015 - Cape Town, South Africa Duration: 13 Oct 2015 → 16 Oct 2015 |
Publication series
| Name | 0094-243X |
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Conference
| Conference | 21st International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2015 |
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| Country/Territory | South Africa |
| City | Cape Town |
| Period | 13/10/15 → 16/10/15 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Keywords
- heat capacity
- alumina
- solar salt
- solar energy
- thermal energy storage
Project and Funding Information
- Funding Info
- Basque Government's ETORTEK 2014
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