Potential Applications of Concentrated Solar Photons

Editor: National Academies Press
ISBN: 9780309045766
eISBN Pdf: 9780309583541
Lloc de publicació: United States
Any de publicació digital: 1991
Mes: Gener
Pàgines: 90
Idioma: Anglés

Descripció

This book reviews current work and assesses the state of the art in potential applications of concentrated solar energy in nonelectric areas, such as water and waste treatment, photochemical processes, and materials processing. It identifies and recommends research needed for further development of promising applications.

Cover
Front Matter
Executive Summary
1 Introduction
2 Review and Evaluation of Various Application Areas
3 Organization, Technology Transfer, Program Direction, and Institutional Issues
4 Conclusions and Recommendations
Appendix A: Statement of Task
Appendix B: Committee Meetings and Activities
Appendix C: List of European Visits
Appendix D: Intensity Influence
Appendix E: Pressure Dependence of Photochemical Reactions
Appendix F: Knowledge Base and Status of Technology of Solar Fuels