Using Liquid Metal for Heat Transfer

This chapter explores the use of liquid metal, specifically tin, as a heat transfer fluid in a concentrated solar power system. The speakers discuss the advantages of tin, such as its non-reactivity and low melting point, and its ability to transfer heat to blocks of graphite. They also explain how thermal radiation is utilized to transfer energy between the surfaces of the graphite piping and the blocks, resulting in a more compact and cost-effective system.