A study was conducted to obtain information on the performance of materials and components in operational solar industrial process heat (IPH) systems, and to provide recommendations for the development of standards including evaluative test procedures for materials and components. An assessment of the needs for standards for evaluating the long-term performance of materials and components for IPH systems was made. The assessment was based on the availability of existing standards, and information obtained from a field survey of operational systems, the literature, and discussions with individuals in the industry. Field inspections of 10 operational IPH systems were performed. The study did not address the thermal efficiencies and health and safety considerations of IPH systems. The results of the study are presented in this report. It is concluded that standard test methods are needed for evaluating the long-term performance of materials and components used in IPH systems operating at high temperatures. Some standard test methods are available having applicability to materials and components in low temperature systems. However, in the latter case, data bases are lacking which demonstrate their applicability. Recommendations are made and priorities assigned for the development of standards for materials and components.
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