Developing computational models assessing the effect of temperature on abrasion in particle-based concentrated solar power…
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 degreesC. The use of particle, however, could enable CSP plants to operate at temperatures greater than 700 degreesC. 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.
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