Optical properties of Pyromark 2500 coatings of variable thicknesses on a range of materials for concentrating solar thermal applications

Joe Coventry*, Patrick Burge

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    Abstract

    In this paper we present the results of solar absorptance measurements of four metallic substrate materials, either coated with Pyromark 2500 at various thicknesses, or uncoated and oxidised. Absorptance is measured prior to aging, and during and after aging at three elevated temperatures. In many cases, thin coatings perform as well, or better than thick coatings and do not appear to have a higher rate of failure. However, a thicker coating did show an advantage after aging at the highest temperature tested (850°C), and it is expected that with longer exposure, similar trends may emerge for the 600°C and 750°C aging cases. Another finding is that the two nickel-based alloys tested, Haynes 230 and Inconel 625, both formed an oxide with very good absorptance, although durability requires further testing.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSolarPACES 2016
    Subtitle of host publicationInternational Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems
    PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
    ISBN (Electronic)9780735415225
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 27 Jun 2017
    Event22nd International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2016 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Duration: 11 Oct 201614 Oct 2016

    Publication series

    NameAIP Conference Proceedings
    Volume1850
    ISSN (Print)0094-243X
    ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

    Conference

    Conference22nd International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2016
    Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
    CityAbu Dhabi
    Period11/10/1614/10/16

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