Developing computational models assessing the effect of temperature on abrasion in particle-based concentrated solar power plants
Research Mentor(s)
Dr. Nipun Goel
Description
The use of granular particles as a heat transfer medium is being considered in the development of third generation concentrated solar power (CSP) plants. Molten salt has traditionally been used as a heat transfer medium, but has the disadvantage of becoming highly corrosive above 600 °C. The use of particle, however, could enable CSP plants to operate at temperatures greater than 700 °C. The hot particles will travel along metallic components of the heat transfer system, leading to surface abrasion and oxidation. In this project, we create computer simulations using LIGGGHTS and OpenFoam to study the effect of high temperatures on abrasion erosion of stainless-steel surfaces by CarboBead HSP 40/70 particles. The results of these simulations will be validated against existing experimental data performed by Dr. Nipun Goel.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
May 2022
End Date
May 2022
Location
Carver Gym (Bellingham, Wash.)
Department
UIP - Energy Studies
Genre/Form
student projects; posters
Type
Image
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Developing computational models assessing the effect of temperature on abrasion in particle-based concentrated solar power plants
Carver Gym (Bellingham, Wash.)
The use of granular particles as a heat transfer medium is being considered in the development of third generation concentrated solar power (CSP) plants. Molten salt has traditionally been used as a heat transfer medium, but has the disadvantage of becoming highly corrosive above 600 °C. The use of particle, however, could enable CSP plants to operate at temperatures greater than 700 °C. The hot particles will travel along metallic components of the heat transfer system, leading to surface abrasion and oxidation. In this project, we create computer simulations using LIGGGHTS and OpenFoam to study the effect of high temperatures on abrasion erosion of stainless-steel surfaces by CarboBead HSP 40/70 particles. The results of these simulations will be validated against existing experimental data performed by Dr. Nipun Goel.