Comparison of different safety concepts for evaluation of molten salt receivers

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Calculating molten-salt central-receiver lifetime under creep-fatigue damage

P. A. Gonzalez-Gomez et al.

Summary: The study focuses on estimating the lifetime of molten-salt solar receivers under high temperature, thermal stress, and corrosive conditions, validating models for stress and relaxation. The results indicate that the lifetime of solar receivers is constrained by stress limit methods, impacting economic benefits.

SOLAR ENERGY (2021)

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Monitoring of service life consumption for tubular solar receivers: Review of contemporary thermomechanical and damage modeling approaches

D. Hering et al.

Summary: Concentrating solar power is crucial for the global energy transition, with tower systems and molten salt tubular receivers being the most common in commercial applications. Current methods for operational optimization may need improvement, with a bottom-up approach showing potential for increased economic viability.

SOLAR ENERGY (2021)

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