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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
Biogas-Powered Steam Gasification of Solid-Organic Waste for Energy Production
Harnesses Anaerobic Digestion to Convert Municipal Waste Sources into Syngas for Power This steam gasification process converts solid-organic waste into syngas for power production. Solid-organic waste comes from ubiquitous sources such as municipal solid waste, biomass, wastewater sludge, municipal wastewater, and animal waste. The conversion of organic...
Published: 1/20/2026   |   Inventor(s): Jacob Chung, James Trainham, Herbert Ingley
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials, Technology Classifications > Environmental > Others
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