Jonathan E. Rea
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View article: Solar thermoelectricity via advanced latent heat storage
Solar thermoelectricity via advanced latent heat storage Open
An aspect of the present disclosure is a system that includes a thermal valve having a first position and a second position, a heat transfer fluid, and an energy converter where, when in the first position, the thermal valve prevents the t…
View article: PCM property data for: Guidelines for phase change material selection based on a holistic system model
PCM property data for: Guidelines for phase change material selection based on a holistic system model Open
Material properties for ~100 salt and metal PCMs with melting temperatures between 300-1500 Celcius.
View article: MATLAB Models for: Guidelines for phase change material selection based on a holistic system model
MATLAB Models for: Guidelines for phase change material selection based on a holistic system model Open
These MATLAB models execute the holistic system model described in "Guidelines for phase change material selection based on a holistic system model." Model inputs include phase change material properties and other assumptions. The primary …
View article: Prototype latent heat storage system with aluminum-silicon as a phase change material and a Stirling engine for electricity generation
Prototype latent heat storage system with aluminum-silicon as a phase change material and a Stirling engine for electricity generation Open
View article: Reliability and heat transfer performance of a miniature high-temperature thermosyphon-based thermal valve
Reliability and heat transfer performance of a miniature high-temperature thermosyphon-based thermal valve Open
View article: Performance modeling and techno-economic analysis of a modular concentrated solar power tower with latent heat storage
Performance modeling and techno-economic analysis of a modular concentrated solar power tower with latent heat storage Open
View article: Experimental demonstration of a latent heat storage system for dispatchable electricity
Experimental demonstration of a latent heat storage system for dispatchable electricity Open
Modern electric grids that use intermittent renewables require energy storage to maintain reliability. Many potential solutions exist, but latent heat thermal energy storage shows particularly high potential for low cost grid scale energy …
View article: Techno-economic analysis of a small scale solar power tower at varied locations
Techno-economic analysis of a small scale solar power tower at varied locations Open
Location selection is an important factor for the effectiveness and cost of a solar electricity generation system. Latitude and weather impact efficiency and availability, and local labor rates have a further influence on cost. To explore …
View article: Design of a thermosyphon-based thermal valve for controlled high-temperature heat extraction
Design of a thermosyphon-based thermal valve for controlled high-temperature heat extraction Open
View article: Solar thermoelectricity via advanced latent heat storage: A cost-effective small-scale CSP application
Solar thermoelectricity via advanced latent heat storage: A cost-effective small-scale CSP application Open
We are developing a novel concentrating solar electricity-generating technology that is both modular and dispatchable. Solar ThermoElectricity via Advanced Latent heat Storage (STEALS) uses concentrated solar flux to generate high-temperat…
View article: Solar thermoelectricity via advanced latent heat storage
Solar thermoelectricity via advanced latent heat storage Open
We report on a new modular, dispatchable, and cost-effective solar electricity-generating technology. Solar ThermoElectricity via Advanced Latent heat Storage (STEALS) integrates several state-of-the-art technologies to provide electricity…