@inproceedings{e968b82f9219487fa664535582dd56b7,
title = "Numerical modeling of solar thermo-chemical water-splitting reactor",
abstract = "Production of hydrogen using solar thermal energy has the potential to be a viable alternative to other hydrogen production methods, typically fossil-fuel driven processes. Thermochemical reactions for splitting water require high temperatures to operate effectively, for which solar is well-suited. Numerical modeling to investigate the concept of a solar-driven reactor for splitting water is presented in detail in this paper for an innovative reactor, known as the {"}counter-rotating-ring receiver/reactor/recuperator{"} (CR5) solar thermochemical heat engine that is presently under development. In this paper, details of numerical simulations predicting the thermal/fluid behavior of the innovative solar-driven thermo-chemical reactor are described in detail. These scoping calculations have been used to provide insight into the thermal behavior of the counter-rotating reactor rings and to assess the degree of flow control required for the CR5 concept.",
author = "James, {Darryl L.} and Siegel, {Nathan P.} and Diver, {Richard B.} and Boughton, {Barry D.} and Hogan, {Roy E.}",
year = "2006",
language = "English",
isbn = "089553178X",
series = "International Solar Energy Conference",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the ASME International Solar Energy Conference - Solar Engineering 2006",
note = "ASME International Solar Energy Conference - Solar Engineering 2006 ; Conference date: 09-07-2006 Through 13-07-2006",
}