Dense energy carrier assessment of four combustible metal powders

Luc Dirven; Niels G. Deen; Michael Golombok

doi:10.1016/j.seta.2018.09.003

Dense energy carrier assessment of four combustible metal powders

Luc Dirven, Niels G. Deen, Michael Golombok

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Abstract

Metal powders show great potential as dense energy carriers. This conceptual cycle for application presents a number of challenges which we address in this paper. In this study we narrowed down on four readily available promising candidates: aluminium, silicon, iron and zinc. Based on static power generation we estimated amounts required, transportation, cycle efficiency and physical explosion hazards. The scale required for transportation is much larger than in the current metal powder industry. The shipping requirements are comparable to coal. The handling hazards are only serious for aluminium. Iron and silicon emerge as the materials of choice.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	52-58
Number of pages	7
Journal	Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments
Volume	30
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2018.09.003
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2018

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This work was funded by Shell Global Solutions International B.V.

Keywords

Cycle efficiency
Dry route
Energy carrier
Metal powder

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