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Dr.-Ing. Wei Wu (born 1983) is the founder and managing director of Heatrix, a Bremen-based startup that she co-established with her co-founder, Dr.-Ing. Stefan Gasow-Lux. With a degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Stuttgart and a doctorate in energy technology from RWTH Aachen, she contributes extensive technical expertise. During her doctoral research at …
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Abstract: As Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technologies aim for higher operating temperatures to enhance efficiency and meet industrial process heat demands, high-temperature metallic materials, including nickel-based superalloys, face challenges in maintaining structural integrity. Advanced ceramics offer a promising alternative due to their superior high-temperature strength. However, accurately assessing the performance of ceramic components requires a …
Abstract: The parabolic trough collector remains one of the most extensively deployed technologies for concentrating solar power and heating. Enhancing the thermal performance of the receiver tube, which is its core component, is critical for improving overall system efficiency. Longitudinal fins represent a simple and cost-effective method for augmenting heat transfer within the receiver. However, …
Abstract: Improving the operating temperature of the solar receiver can enhance power cycle efficiency in solar power towers by raising the turbine-inlet temperature. However, maintaining high efficiency and safety at ultra-high temperatures (>1573 K) remains challenging. Therefore, this work focuses on the design and optimization of an oval tungsten solar receiver. Firstly, the receiver performance under …