Heat Transfer Fluids for Power Generation and Thermal Storage

Heat transfer fluids are also utilized in solar energy generation, in concentrators such as parabolic, linear Fresnel, and trough-based systems.  Several heat transfer media can be utilized, depending on the mechanical design and temperature requirements of the application.

• Water/steam is used in turbines for generating electricity.
• Molten salts, such as 60% NaNO3 and 40% KNO3 (220-600°C) for thermal storage

Synthetic/Aromatic Heat Transfer Fluids

• Liquid-phase only:  Used to uniformly provide heat for steam in turbine generator,
• Vapor phase: Used for generating electricity in turbines, similar to steam but with greater thermal efficiency

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• Galden PFPE-Vapor Phase Fluids

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