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Table 1 Geometry specifications of the cavity receiver and the reactors

From: A mathematical model for ammonia solar and synthesis reactors

Item

Geometry type

Dimensions

Cavity receiver

Cylinder

Outer diameter = 4.0 m

Inner diameter = 3.5 m

Height = 4 m

Solar reactor

Tubular

Outer diameter = 0.08166 m

Inner diameter = 0.06166 m

Length = 3 m

Synthesis reactor

Tubular

Outer diameter = 0.1 m

Inner diameter = 0.09 m

Length = 4 m

Catalyst bed

Cylinder

Diameter = 0.0052 m

Height = 0.0050 m