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Optimal Design Method of a Hybrid CSP-PV Plant Based on Genetic Algorithm Considering the Operation Strategy

Table 4

Physical property of solar salt.

Melting point220°CViscosity1.776 cP

Ceiling temperature600°CThermal conductivity0.519 W/(m⋅K)
Surface tension109.2 mN/mThermal capacity1495 J/(kg⋅K)
Density1837 kg/m3Fusion heat161 kJ/kg