Receiver heat losses analysis in a 50 MW CSP plant after 5 years of operation.
Procedure to evaluate annulus gas and vacuum loss of solar receivers in the field.
Evaluation of 9% of the parabolic trough receivers showing vacuum loss.
Argon found in one receiver at a pressure of 10−2 mbar. No hydrogen was found.
Oxidation or temperatures matching air presence in the rest of evaluated receivers.