Numerical investigation of solar collectors as a potential source for sintering of ZrB2

Sintering of ceramics is an energy-consuming process that needs high temperatures, therefore, in the present work; solar energy used to produce temperatures for sintering aim different materials. Solar concentrators increase intensity incident receiver provides temperatures. Ultrahigh-temperature (UHTCs) due their melting point can also be a good alternative In work, ZrB2 introduced as material receivers which withstand sintering. The governing equations, including heat radiation and conduction ones are solved numerically using finite element method. Transient transfer concentrator-collector system investigated check feasibility at receiver. highest temperature 1680 °C was achieved after 15 minutes focal concentrator when flux 6.86 w/mm2 location city Ardabil Iran. obtained some groups