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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2025
Filed:
May. 18, 2020
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, Llc, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Matrix Pdm Engineering, Columbus, OH (US);
Allied Mineral Products, Inc., Columbus, OH (US);
Clifford K. Ho, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Kevin Albrecht, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Jeremy Niko I. Sment, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Joshua M. Christian, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Timothy A. Harvey, Columbus, OH (US);
Matthew Lambert, Columbus, OH (US);
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, Albuquerque, NM (US);
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Allied Mineral Products, Inc., Columbus, OH (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed that minimize erosion within a high-temperature storage bin by using particle-on-particle flow whereby flow against the wall is minimized thus protecting the walls from erosion. The flat bottom of the bin promotes a stagnant bed of particles around the outlet that provides thermal insulation and protection for the base. The systems and methods may be used for storing particles in a concentrating solar power system.