Monitoring & System Controls

Monitoring systems to measure vibration, bearing temperatures, fluid temperature, liquid levels, fluid flow, motor amps and system pressure are critical to a successful operating Molten Salt System. Process Controls Instrumentation

Insulation & Heat Tracing

Insulation Considerations Thermal Characteristics – “K” Factor Mechanical Properties Chemical Compatibility Moisture Resistance Personnel Safety Fire Resistance Smoke and Toxicity Maintainability Cost Summary Chart of Insulation Types Type K-Factor Izoflex Insulation Expanded Perlite Corrugated

Heat Exchangers

Features of a Heat Exchanger System Increases Energy Efficiency Eliminates Tube Vibration Reduces CO2 Emissions Reduces Fouling Lower Pressure Drop Lightweight and Compact Retrofittable

Pumps and Valves

Molten Salt Pumps High Quality Pumps are Essential for every Molten Salt System Nagel Pumps – Vertical Cantilever Pumps for Molten Salt ITT Rheinhuette Pumps Typical Molten Salt Pumps with single stage or multi-staged wet end and independent discharge piping which relieves any pressure on the shaft seal. Integral Shaft Overflow Pipe Radial Bearing Carrier…

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Piping and Supports

System Piping The slope of the piping is critical. The slope will vary based on pipe size. Piping Considerations include: Self Draining Systems Flow Control / Reverse Flow Multi Axis Thermal Expansion Piping Supports and Hangers In a High Temperature Molten Salt System, the piping design is critical due to the thermal expansion, weight of…

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Salt Grade & Quality

The grade of salt and refinement to remove insoluble and impurities is critical to the life of a Molten Salt system. The Nitrates used for Solar Power Plants can be supplied separately or premixed. It is recommend using the premixed nitrates, i.e. monopril 60/40% in the refined prilled grade, as per SSR/NPP-R specification. Two Different…

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