The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power CSP Systems

• Author : Peter Heller
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 15 May 2017

The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems: Analysis, Measurement, and Assessment offers a unique overview of the information on the state-of-the-art of analysis, measurement, and assessment of the performance of concentrated solar power (CSP) components and systems in a comprehensive, compact, and complete manner. Following an introductory chapter to CSP systems and the fundamental principles of performance assessment, individual chapters explore the component performance of mirrors and receivers. Further expert-written chapters look at system performance assessment, durability testing, and

• Author : Peter Heller
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 15 February 2017

"The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power Systems: Modelling, Measurement and Assessment" provides all necessary information on the state-of-the-art of modeling, measurement, and assessment of the performance of CSP components and systems in a comprehensive, compact, and complete manner. As there is no single literature source available for readers looking for a complete overview of the performance assessment tools and methods currently used for concentrated solar power (CSP) technology, this book fills that void. Presents a unique, single literature source for

• Author : Keith Lovegrove,Wes Stein
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 15 December 2020

This second edition of Concentrating Solar Power Technology edited by Keith Lovegrove and Wes Stein presents a fully updated comprehensive review of the latest technologies and knowledge, from the fundamental science to systems design, development, and applications. Part one introduces the fundamental principles of CSP systems, including site selection and feasibility analysis, alongside socio-economic and environmental assessments. Part two focuses on technologies including linear Fresnel reflector technology, parabolic-trough, central tower, and parabolic dish CSP systems, and concentrating photovoltaic systems. Thermal

• Author : K Lovegrove,W Stein
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 19 October 2012

Concentrating solar power (CSP) technology is poised to take its place as one of the major contributors to the future clean energy mix. Using straightforward manufacturing processes, CSP technology capitalises on conventional power generation cycles, whilst cost effectively matching supply and demand though the integration of thermal energy storage. Concentrating solar power technology provides a comprehensive review of this exciting technology, from the fundamental science to systems design, development and applications. Part one introduces fundamental principles of concentrating solar power

• Author : Zhifeng Wang
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 22 February 2019

Design of Solar Thermal Power Plants introduces the basic design methods of solar thermal power plants for technicians engaged in solar thermal power generation engineering. This book includes the author’s theoretical investigation and study findings in solar heat concentrators, a performance evaluation of solar thermal collectors, a numerical simulation of the heat transfer process between complex geometrics, heat transfer through radiation, and more. Containing theoretical descriptions of solar concentrators and receivers, practical engineering examples, and detailed descriptions of site

• Author : Haruna Mohammed Muye
• Publisher : Anchor Academic Publishing
• Release : 24 November 2015

In this work a predictive performance simulation of Solar Tower and Parabolic Trough Concentrating Solar Power plants was undertaken for three sites in Northern Nigeria. The simulation was done using Solar Advisor Model (SAM). The three sites - Minna, Kano, and Sokoto - were selected based on their Direct Normal Irradiation (DNI) values and hours of sunshine per day which are comparable to that of the sites where Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants are operating in Southern Spain. The simulation

• Author : Manuel Blanco,Lourdes Ramirez Santigosa
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 10 November 2016

After decades of research and development, concentrating solar thermal (CST) power plants (also known as concentrating solar power (CSP) and as Solar Thermal Electricity or STE systems) are now starting to be widely commercialized. Indeed, the IEA predicts that by 2050, with sufficient support over ten percent of global electricity could be produced by concentrating solar thermal power plants. However, CSP plants are just but one of the many possible applications of CST systems. Advances in Concentrating Solar Thermal Research and

• Author : Ibrahim Moukhtar
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release : 15 June 2021

• Author : Amos Madhlopa
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 07 June 2018

This is the first book dedicated to solar gas turbines, providing fundamental knowledge and state-of-the-art developments in the field. A gas turbine is a heat engine in which a mixture of fuel and air is burned in a chamber that is an integral part of the flow circuit of the working fluid. The burnt gas mixture expands and turns the turbine, which can be connected to a generator for electricity production. Solar gas turbines offer an important alternative to conventional

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 15 June 2021

Concentrating solar power (CSP) is an effective way to convert solar energy into electricity with an economic energy-storage capability for grid-scale, dispatchable renewable power generation. However, CSP plants need to reduce costs to be competitive with other power generation methods. Two ways to reduce CSP cost are to increase solar-to-electric efficiency by supporting a high-efficiency power conversion system, and to use low-cost materials in the system. The current nitrate-based molten-salt systems have limited potential for cost reduction and improved power-conversion

• Author : Ali Sayigh
• Publisher : River Publishers
• Release : 15 May 2016

It is evident to all that climate change is happening -- the results can be seen in many countries. Floods, freak storms, wind speeds of more than 80 mph, heat waves, droughts, rising sea levels and disappearing glaciers, largely due to excessive use of fossil fuels. Climate change acceleration began slowly in the 1970's but has now increased beyond our ability to stop it or reduce its impact. Using renewable energy effectively on a large scale will put an end or

• Author : Michael J. Wagner
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 15 June 2021

This paper presents a new CSP performance model for the System Advisor Model (SAM) tool developed by NREL and Sandia National Lab. The Generic Solar System (GSS) provides a general and flexible tool for predicting the annual performance and financial viability of concentrating solar power (CSP) systems. With the GSS, the modeler can specify the solar field optical and thermal performance using a lookup table and polynomial correlations. Performance of the power conversion system is likewise specified in terms of

• Author : Yosoon Choi
• Publisher : MDPI
• Release : 04 December 2020

Photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) systems for the conversion of solar energy into electricity are technologically robust, scalable, and geographically dispersed, and they possess enormous potential as sustainable energy sources. Systematic planning and design considering various factors and constraints are necessary for the successful deployment of PV and CSP systems. This book on solar power system planning and design includes 14 publications from esteemed research groups worldwide. The research and review papers in this Special Issue fall within the

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 15 June 2021

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 15 June 2021

Energy storage will help enable CSP compete by adding flexibility value to a high-variable-generation (solar plus wind) power system (see Mehos et al. 2016). Compared with PV, CSP systems are more complex to develop, design, construct, and operate, and they require a much larger minimum effective scale--typically at least 50 MW, compared with PV systems that can be as small as a few kilowatts. In recent years, PV's greater modularity and lower LCOE have made it more attractive to many solar project