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Laser Engineered Net Shaping 3D Printer for Developing Oxidation-Resistant Concentrated Solar Power Receiver Tubes
Imbues Heat-Resistant Materials with Durable Coating During Assembly These 3D-printed receiver tubes can survive the scorching temperatures of concentrated solar power systems while remaining cheap and lasting for decades. Concentrated solar power receivers contain heat transfer fluids, such as molten salt, absorbing energy from concentrated sunlight...
Published: 1/20/2026   |   Inventor(s): James Trainham, Bruce Cook, Jonathan Scheffe
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical
Solar Receiver System with 24/7 Thermal Storage at High Temperatures
Combines Molten Metal Heat Transfer with Low-Cost Thermal Storage to Drive Efficient Solar Power GenerationThis solar energy collection and storage system enables operation at high temperatures (up to 1500 °C) that support more efficient power cycles and solar thermal technologies, providing lower-cost renewable energy. To become more cost-efficient,...
Published: 1/20/2026   |   Inventor(s): Jonathan Scheffe, Bruce Cook, James Trainham
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials