26 Jan 2022

Assessment of solid wastes and by-products as solid particle materials for concentrated solar power plants

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Authors: Marc Majó; Alejandro Calderón; Rebeca Salgado Pizarro; Adela Svobodova Sedlackova; Camila Barreneche; J. María Chimenos; A. Inés Fernandez

Journal: Solar RRL

Research Line: Material for Energy

Publication Date: January 26, 2022

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Publication Highlights

  1. CSP Advancements: Utilizing steel by-products and natural materials as solid particles in Concentrated Solar Plants (CSP) offers cost savings and sustainable progress by reducing reliance on synthetic materials.
  2. Materials Selection: Electric arc furnace dust, black slag, and gossan ore possess favorable properties for CSP applications, including composition and solar absorption.
  3. Thermal Ageing Study: The research involves subjecting these materials to thermal ageing at 900°C for varying durations (0 h, 300 h, and 500 h) to replicate CSP conditions.
  4. Property Evaluation: Physico-chemical, morphological, thermal, and optical properties are assessed to determine stability and suitability for CSP use.
  5. Optimal Candidate: Electric arc furnace black slag emerges as the most suitable choice for CSP due to its superior absorptance, thermal conductivity, and chemical stability following thermal ageing.

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Funding Organizations

European Union: CSP-ERA-Net first Cofund Joint Call (Cofund ERA-NET Action Nº 838311) by (MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033), the European Union “Next Generation EU”/PRTR”, PCI2020-120682-2 through PCI call.

Spanish government: RTI2018-093849-B-C32, MCIN/AEI 10.13039/501100011033 by “ERDF A way of making Europe”, and FPI 2020.

Generalitat de Catalunya: DIOPMA (2017 SGR 188) and Grant FI-DGR 2018.