Solar Receivers for Thermal Power Generation

Dr. Amos Madhlopa is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at the Malawi University of Science and Technology. He has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering obtained from the University of Strathclyde, in the United Kingdom, and previously worked at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. With extensive research and teaching experience in sustainable energy engineering and solar technology, Dr. Madhlopa has published numerous journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters. He has also authored two books, one on solar gas turbines and the other on solar receivers, making him the first author to write a book on these topics. Dr. Madhlopa was awarded an ‘Innovations for Development in Southern & Eastern Africa’ in 2003 for developing a novel solar dryer with composite absorber systems, and a Newton Fellowship in 2009 to develop a dynamic model for solar stills with double slopes at the University of Strathclyde.

1. Introduction to concentrating solar power
2. Solar radiation resource
3. Classification of solar receivers
4. Optical properties of materials for solar receivers
5. Heat transfer media and operating temperatures
6. Concepts of thermal energy storage and solar receivers
7. Thermodynamics of solar receivers
8. Hydrodynamics of solar receivers
9. Thermomechanical stresses in solar receivers
10. Modelling and optimization of solar receivers
11. Testing of solar materials and receivers

Appendices
A: Index
B: Units of measurement
C: Selected constants