The utilization of solar energy through direct steam generation (DSG) in parabolic trough
collectors is a novel approach. In addition, due to higher thermophysical properties, the …

Parabolic trough solar direct-steam-generation technology integrates clean energy with
green carriers and is one of the favorable low-carbon technologies. However, the non …

Concentrating solar thermal technologies are drawing more attention since it can
substantially contribute to a carbon-neutral society. The solar receivers are essential in this …

When exposed to high non-uniform heat fluxes on the receiving surface, significant
temperature gradients develop in the tubes, producing thermal stress and deformations in …

Efficient operation of thermal solar power plants is strongly dependent on the central
receiver design. In particular, as the receiver tube determines the temperature behavior …

The receiver is an important element in solar energy plants. The principal receiver's tubes in
power plants are devised to work under extremely severe conditions, including excessive …

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the thermal behavior of tubular solar
receivers used for direct steam generation, focusing on the effects of different wall …

Temperature fields and their transient behaviors are essential subjects to be considered for
modeling and design of absorber tubes in concentrated solar power plants. Both subjects …

In the top submerged lance (TSL) smelting process, flow boiling may occur in the lance's
inner pipe due to the heat coming from the furnace when liquid fuel is adopted. In the current …

Direct steam generation is considered as a potential substitute for conventional power
generation technologies, for its advantageous characteristics. It can be directly powered by …