Ceramic Binder Jet 3D Printing for Concentrating Solar Power Technology
POSTER
Abstract
In this poster, ceramic Binder Jet 3D printing (BJ3DP) for concentrating solar power (CSP) technology is investigated. BJ3DP functions by depositing layers powder and binder to form a green part. There is no need for support materials because the excess powder deposited supports the green part. BJ3DP is a great alternative to machined parts, especially for ceramics due to their hardness. Currently, next generation CSPs are targeting higher operating temperatures to increase their efficiency. This paper investigates the effect of printer compaction on the final part to increase green density. SiC 10-50um powder is used with phenolic binder for printing. Currently, we face challenges with deformation of the printed parts. Due to compaction, increases in density of above 17% were observed. It is proposed that materials with a higher density will allow next generation CSP plants to reach and maintain higher operating temperatures.
*This work was supported in part by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) under the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships Program (SULI). This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) Award Number 34240 at Argonne National Laboratory operated under Contract no. DE-AC02-06CH11357 by the UChicago Argonne, LLC.
Presenters
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Quinn Mackenzie
- Illinois State University