News: solar energy
Commercialising alumina refining using solar heat
An ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n research team led by Professor Gus Nathan, Director of the Centre for Energy Technology, at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have demonstrated for the first time, a novel solar reactor for calcining alumina, a process which typically takes place at around 950C.
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Solar thermal energy for lowering emissions in alumina production
Our researchers have found that introducing concentrating solar thermal (CST) technologies to the Bayer alumina process could enable a 29-45% solar share. ÌýThis would displace the need for natural gas and decrease operating fuel costs.
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