High-Temperature Solar Energy Research at the University of Minnesota.

Abstract

Solar energy, coming from a 5800K source, has thermodynamic value that is now becoming widely recognized for use in thermodynamic processes. For about ten years a small group at the Univ. of Minnesota has been conducting analytical and experimental studies which have the objective of using the sun's thermodynamic potential, both for chemical processing and for solar energy storage. This paper summarizes the published work, describes ongoing as yet unpublished work, and suggests future work. The emphasis is on both shorter and long range applications to industrial processes. Keywords: Electrolysis, Metallurgy; Zinc; Zinc oxide; Solar thermal; Solar thermoelectrochemical.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1985
Accession Number
ADA162047

Entities

People

  • Edward A. Fletcher

Organizations

  • University of Minnesota

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemistry
  • Decomposition
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Energy Transfer
  • Free Energy
  • Heat Energy
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Pressure Gradients
  • Solar Energy
  • Waste Products

Readers

  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design