Solar Thermochemical Energy Conversion

Ibrahim Dincer*, Yusuf Bicer

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this chapter, an overview of solar energy systems utilized for thermochemical energy conversing processes are presented, covering the information from fundamentals to advanced cycles and from applications to case studies. In addition, numerous thermochemical cycles are included for discussion and evaluation, and among these cycles, sulfur iodine, copper chlorine, and magnesium chlorine thermochemical cycles are selected for further analyses and assessments. The discussion proceeds from single-step thermochemical water-splitting processes, to two-step and multistep processes, followed by introduction of hybrid cycles. Furthermore, multiple processes for solar-to-useful commodities conversion are defined, illustrated, and discussed in this chapter. Moreover, two case studies using solar thermochemical cycles are presented for multigeneration purposes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnergy Conversion
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages895-946
Number of pages52
Volume4-5
ISBN (Electronic)9780128095973
ISBN (Print)9780128149256
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Feb 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Efficiency
  • Energy
  • Exergy
  • Fuel
  • Hydrogen
  • Solar energy
  • Thermochemical cycle
  • Thermochemical energy conversion

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