MSOpera: Optimising the operation of molten salt-based parabolic trough systems

Funding: BMWi (Verbundvorhaben 01190913/1)

01/06/2019 –31/12/2022




The MSOpera project aims to further accelerate the market launch of molten salt parabolic trough systems. Based on the basic functional verification in the HPS2 project, the project partners of MSOpera will:

  - Demonstrate the operation with SolarSalt at temperatures of 550 – 565 °C;
  - Advance the degree of automation;
  - Optimize solar field components;
  - Reduce overnight heat losses;
  - Develop innovative solar field control.



MsOpera: Call for tenders for the salt solidification


Pastellation/granulation of liquid nitrate salts (200°C) for filling into BigBags. Nitrate salt mixture is located on EMSP in Èvora, Portugal and has a melting temperature of 135°C. The demand can be covered either by a rental application or the purchase of a application (also used). A total of 75t must be brought from 200°C (liquid state) to <100°C (solid state) in a pourable form. A salt pump is available on site. Cooling options on site are air or tap water. If cooling aggregates are required please consider in the offer.

Scope of supply:

  - One (1) stainless steel cooling conveyor (length and width variable, salt throughput: >10kg /min ), pre-assembled.
  - One (1) control cabinet with operating unit for experimental plant (Not intended for installation in a hazardous area).
  - One (1) thermal oil temperature control unit (if required),
  - Separating agent feed for the steel belt cooler (if required),
  - One (1) discharge hopper for BigBag filling,

Transport to Évora, Portugal

Tender: subreport ELViS (subreport-elvis.de)

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