I'm looking into parallel mono-tube boilers for producing 15 psig steam from concentrated sunlight. (I guess parallel makes it not so much a "mono" tube, maybe water tube is more accurate). Looking into using aluminum pipe.
I would want to use compression fittings, but generally they are not used above 3/4" and using larger diameter pipe (1" - 1.5") would be preferable. Lots of small reflective slats are less convenient than fewer larger ones. What other fittings might i look into? Api ring gaskets seem similar to compression fittings. Any other ideas?
I know there other issues here (much bigger ones), such as pressure differentials between the parallel tubes. So, any other comments or experiences are welcome.
I would want to use compression fittings, but generally they are not used above 3/4" and using larger diameter pipe (1" - 1.5") would be preferable. Lots of small reflective slats are less convenient than fewer larger ones. What other fittings might i look into? Api ring gaskets seem similar to compression fittings. Any other ideas?
I know there other issues here (much bigger ones), such as pressure differentials between the parallel tubes. So, any other comments or experiences are welcome.