@article {803, title = {Development of the hybrid sulfur cycle for use with concentrated solar heat. I. Conceptual design}, journal = {International Journal of Hydrogen Energy}, volume = {42}, note = {{\textquoteright}doi: 10.1021/acsenergylett.0c01132\n - I.Am.Hydrogen{\textquoteright} {\textquoteright}\n - jyoungstrom{\textquoteright} {\textquoteright}Jason thinks this is great.\n~\n - jyoungstrom{\textquoteright} {\textquoteright}\n - estechel{\textquoteright} }, pages = {20939-20954}, abstract = {A detailed conceptual design of a solar hybrid sulfur (HyS) cycle is proposed. Numerous design tradeoffs, including process operating conditions and strategies, methods of integration with solar energy sources, and solar design options were considered. A baseline design was selected, and process flowsheets were developed. Pinch analyses were performed to establish the limiting energy efficiency. Detailed material and energy balances were completed, and a full stream table prepared. Design assumptions include use of: location in the southwest US desert, falling particle concentrated solar receiver, indirect heat transfer via pressurized helium, continuous operation with thermal energy storage, liquid-fed electrolyzer with PBI membrane, and bayonet-type acid decomposer. Thermochemical cycle efficiency for the HyS process was estimated to be 35.0\%, LHV basis. The solar-to-hydrogen (STH) energy conversion ratio was 16.9\%. This exceeds the Year 2015 DOE STCH target of STH >10\%, and shows promise for meeting the Year 2020 target of 20\%.}, issn = {0360-3199}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.06.241}, url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360319917327027}, author = {Maximilian B. Gorensek and Claudio Corgnale and William A. Summers} }