Theoretical and technical aspects of thermochemical conversion of concentrated solar energy

• Autorzy: Amhalhel G. , Furmański P.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper presents an up-to-date overview of the theoretical and technical aspects of thermo-chemical energy conversion (TCEC) systems of concentrated solar energy. The conventional methods of thermal energy conversion and TCEC systems are presented and their merits and demerits are summarized. The different types of TCEC systems and the main elements of the TCEC system are described. Problems associated with the application of these systems, with special emphasis on the receiver/reactor system, are discussed. The industrial importance of the TCEC process is also demonstrated. The state of the art and problems associated with the mathematical and experimental modeling of the TCEC process have also been discussed in more detail. Finally, suggestions as to further development of mathematical and experimental modeling of the TCEC process of concentrated solar energy are presented.

PL

W pracy przedstawiono przegląd teoretycznych i technicznych aspektów termochemicznej konwersji energii skoncentrowanego promieniowania słonecznego (TCEC). Omówiono i porównano klasyczne metody konwersji energii promieniowania słonecznego oraz układy oparte na TCEC. Opisano różne typy układów TCEC oraz ich poszczególne elementy składowe. Przedyskutowano różne problemy związane z zastosowaniem tych systemów ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem układu odbiornik promieniowania/reaktor chemiczny. Wskazano na potencjalne znaczenie TCEC w przemyśle. Szczegółowo omówiono również stopień zaawansowania modelowania matematycznego i badań eksperymentalnych tych układów oraz wskazano na kierunki dalszych badań.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

thermochemical energy conversion; solar energy

PL

termochemiczna konwersja energii; promieniowanie słoneczne

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Warszawskiej
• Czasopismo: Biuletyn Instytutu Techniki Cieplnej Politechniki Warszawskiej
• Rocznik: 2004
• Tom: nr 89/90
• Strony: 25--58
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 45 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Amhalhel G.

• Institute of Heat Engineering

autor

Furmański P.

• Institute of Heat Engineering

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