Abstract Falling particle receiver (FPR) systems are a rapidly developing technology for concentrating solar power applications. Solid particles are used as both the heat transfer fluid and system thermal energy storage media. Through the direct irradiation of the solid particles, flux and temperature limitations of tube-bundle receivers can be overcome, leading to higher operating temperatures …
Published at Journal of Solar Energy Engineering – Assessment of Particle Candidates for Falling Particle Receiver Applications Through Irradiance and Thermal Cycling
