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Numerical models of advanced ceramic absorbers for volumetric solar receivers

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  • Capuano, Raffaele
  • Fend, Thomas
  • Schwarzbözl, Peter
  • Smirnova, Olena
  • Stadler, Hannes
  • Hoffschmidt, Bernhard
  • Pitz-Paal, Robert

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Nowadays, due to the pressing global energy demand, a possible source of renewable energy is represented by solar energy. Concentrated solar power (CSP) represents an excellent alternative, or add-on to existing systems for large-scale energy production.

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  • Capuano, Raffaele & Fend, Thomas & Schwarzbözl, Peter & Smirnova, Olena & Stadler, Hannes & Hoffschmidt, Bernhard & Pitz-Paal, Robert, 2016. "Numerical models of advanced ceramic absorbers for volumetric solar receivers," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 58(C), pages 656-665.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:58:y:2016:i:c:p:656-665
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.12.068
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