Energy, Climate, & Infrastructure Security (ECIS)

Solar Furnace

User Fees for NSTTF Capabilities

On September 26, 2012, in

  Solar Tower Solar Furnace Molten Salt Test Loop (MSTL) Rotating Platform Optics Lab & Associated Tools Facility Use Fee $750/hour (typical 4 hour test day charges are $9K – includes labor below) $500 per test day up to a maximum of 8 hours $1000 per 12 hour test day $500 per test day up [...]


Work For Others (WFO)

On April 14, 2011, in

National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF) The Tower at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF) offers a complete test environment with a distinct height advantage for a variety of activities, including: Nuclear thermal flash simulation Thermal performance testing and
thermophysical properties measurement Radar and sensor testing, including measuring the effects of aerodynamic
heating on radar transmissions [...]


Solar Furnace

On November 10, 2010, in

A solar furnace uses a heliostat that tracks the sun to direct sunlight onto a mirrored parabolic dish. Because the focal point of the dish does not move, it is simple to install experiments. The power level of the furnace is adjusted using an attenuator that works like a venetian blind located between the heliostat [...]


Last Updated: November 29, 2012
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