Operated
by Sandia National Laboratories for the U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE), the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF) is the
only test facility of this type in the United States. The primary
goal of the NSTTF is to provide experimental engineering data
for the design, construction, and operation of unique components
and systems in proposed solar thermal electrical plants planned
for large-scale power generation. In addition the facility can
provide: high heat flux and temperatures for materials testing
or aerodynamic heating simulation; large fields of optics for
astronomical observations or satellite calibrations; a solar
furnace; a rotating platform for parabolic trough evaluation;
The
site was built and instrumented to provide test facilities
for a variety of solar and non-solar applications.
Several
mechanisms are available for users to contract with Sandia
for use of the facility. Previous users include other researchers,
including government contractors and agencies, research institutes,
universities, and private companies.
The
(NSTTF) welcomes all users. Several mechanisms are available
for contracting with Sandia National Laboratories to use the
facility. For more information please contact Cheryl Ghanbari,
505-845-3426 or cghanba@sandia.gov
to discuss details of specific tests and other ways to contract
with Sandia for this type of work.
- Central
Receiver Test Facility (CRTF)
- Engine
Test Facility (ETF)
- Solar
Furnace
- Rotating
Platforms
Lisa Sena-Henderson
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Cheryl
Ghanbari
505-845-3426
Test
Engineer
National
Solar Thermal Test Facility
Sandia
National Laboratories
MS
1127
Albuquerque,
NM 87185
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