Abstract: A hybrid solar reactor and a heat storage system are disclosed. The hybrid solar reactor includes one or more heaters and a solar light guide assembly coupled to a shell of the reactor. The solar light guide assembly includes a solar light guide to direct solar energy to, for example, one or more reactor tubes within the shell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement in the method and the apparatus for reducing tungsten oxide powder to tungsten metal powder. The method produces more uniform particle size distribution by decreasing the variability of temperature and inconsistency of reductant gas flow during the reduction process. The method includes the steps of: providing powder particles of WOx in a unique reaction boat with a low aspect ratio to a multi-tube furnace; (a) contacting particles of WOx, wherein x is at least 2.

Abstract: This invention is for a novel method of treating fiber batts. Carbon fiber is a very unique material and its processing requires high temperatures which is provided by heating using forced heated air through the carbon fiber batt from and to rotating drum rollers with porous, perforated or slotted exterior surfaces. Such rollers allow controlled gas flow and controlled handling of the carbon fiber batt through the processing stage while reducing crimping, breakage and friction created fiber loss.