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Evaluation of Annual Performance of 2-Tank and Thermocline Thermal Storage Systems for Trough Plants

Gregory J. Kolb
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2011, 133(3): 031023.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004239
Published Online: August 17, 2011
.../trnsys/trnlib/stec/stec.htm 4 Patnode , A. , 2006 , “ Simulation and Performance Evaluation of Parabolic Trough Solar Power Plants ,” M.Sc. thesis, University of Wisconsin. 5 Frank , L. , 1995 , Simulation of the Part-Load Behavior of a 30 MW e SEGS Plant , SAND95-1293. 6...
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Topics: Design, Temperature, Thermal energy storage, Solar energy, Storage, Parabolic troughs
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Thermoeconomic Optimization of a Solar Chimney Power Plant

Johannes P. Pretorius, Detlev G. Kröger
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2008, 130(2): 021015.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2840571
Published Online: April 1, 2008
...Johannes P. Pretorius; Detlev G. Kröger No physical optimum solar chimney power plant exists when only regarding the dimensions of such a plant. However, if construction costs are introduced, thermoeconomically optimal plant configurations may be established. This paper investigates...
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Topics: Dimensions, Optimization, Power stations, Solar energy, Thermoeconomics, Inflow, Computer simulation
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A Finite-Time Thermodynamic Framework for Optimizing Solar-Thermal Power Plants

A. McMahan, S. A. Klein, D. T. Reindl
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2007, 129(4): 355–362.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2769689
Published Online: January 22, 2007
...A. McMahan; S. A. Klein; D. T. Reindl Fundamental differences between the optimization strategies for power cycles used in “traditional” and solar-thermal power plants are identified using principles of finite-time thermodynamics. Optimal operating efficiencies for the power cycles in traditional...
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Topics: Cycles, Optimization, Power stations, Solar energy, Solar thermal power, Thermodynamic power cycles, Thermodynamics, Heat exchangers, Temperature, Design
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Development Steps for Parabolic Trough Solar Power Technologies With Maximum Impact on Cost Reduction

Robert Pitz-Paal, Jürgen Dersch, Barbara Milow, Félix Téllez, Alain Ferriere, Ulrich Langnickel, Aldo Steinfeld, Jacob Karni, Eduardo Zarza, Oleg Popel
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2007, 129(4): 371–377.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2769697
Published Online: August 24, 2006
...Robert Pitz-Paal; Jürgen Dersch; Barbara Milow; Félix Téllez; Alain Ferriere; Ulrich Langnickel; Aldo Steinfeld; Jacob Karni; Eduardo Zarza; Oleg Popel Besides continuous implementation of concentrating solar power plants (CSP) in Europe, which stipulate cost reduction by mass production effects...
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Topics: Parabolic troughs, Solar energy, Storage, Steam, Solar power, Mirrors
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Demonstration of Solar-Generated Electricity on Demand: The Solar Two Project

James E. Pacheco
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Solar Scenery
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2001, 123(1): 5.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1341876
Published Online: February 1, 2001
...James E. Pacheco solar power solar power stations rapid prototyping (industrial) design engineering power plants performance evaluation testing Photo credit: Southern California Edison Solar Two, a prototype 10-MW electric power plant, recently completed operation...
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Topics: Solar energy, Design engineering, Performance evaluation, Power stations, Rapid prototyping, Solar power, Solar power stations, Testing