Optimizing the cost and performance of parabolic trough solar plants with thermal energy storage in India

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 824-829 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit Jain ◽  
Tuyet Vu ◽  
Rajeev Mehta ◽  
Susheel K. Mittal
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Parabolic Trough ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Cost

Design and performance evaluation of a dual-circuit thermal energy storage module for air conditioners

2021 ◽  
Vol 292 ◽  
pp. 116843
Author(s):  
Anurag Goyal ◽  
Eric Kozubal ◽  
Jason Woods ◽  
Malek Nofal ◽  
Said Al-Hallaj
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Air Conditioners ◽  
And Performance

Thermodynamic Performance of Ice Thermal Energy Storage Systems

2000 ◽  
Vol 122 (4) ◽  
pp. 205-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc A. Rosen ◽  
Ibrahim Dincer ◽  
Norman Pedinelli
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Analysis ◽  
Average Energy ◽  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Energy And Exergy ◽  
Thermodynamic Performance ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage Systems

The thermodynamic performance of an encapsulated ice thermal energy storage (ITES) system for cooling capacity is assessed using exergy and energy analyses. A full cycle, with charging, storing, and discharging stages, is considered. The results demonstrate how exergy analysis provides a more realistic and meaningful assessment than the more conventional energy analysis of the efficiency and performance of an ITES system. The overall energy and exergy efficiencies are 99.5 and 50.9 percent, respectively. The average exergy efficiencies for the charging, discharging, and storing periods are 86, 60, and over 99 percent, respectively, while the average energy efficiency for each of these periods exceeds 99 percent. These results indicate that energy analysis leads to misleadingly optimistic statements of ITES efficiency. The results should prove useful to engineers and designers seeking to improve and optimize ITES systems. [S0195-0738(00)00904-3]

Plant-wide control of a parabolic trough power plant with thermal energy storage

2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 419-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Jost ◽  
Wolfgang Grote ◽  
Florian Möllenbruck ◽  
Martin Mönnigmann
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Parabolic Trough

Discharging process and performance of a portable cold thermal energy storage panel driven by embedded heat pipes

Energy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 205 ◽  
pp. 117987
Author(s):  
Shen Tian ◽  
Qifan Yang ◽  
Na Hui ◽  
Haozhi Bai ◽  
Shuangquan Shao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Heat Pipes ◽  
And Performance

scholarly journals Design of a parabolic trough concentrated solar power plant in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 160 ◽  
pp. 02005
Author(s):  
Wael Al-Kouz ◽  
Jamal Nayfeh ◽  
Alberto Boretti
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Concentrated Solar Power ◽  
Parabolic Trough

The paper discusses the design options for a concentrated solar power plant in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The specific conditions, in terms of weather and sun irradiance, are considered, including sand and dust, humidity, temperature and proximity to the sea. Different real-world experiences are then considered, to understand the best design to adapt to the specific conditions. Concentrated solar power solar tower with thermal energy storage such as Crescent Dunes, or concentrated solar power solar tower without thermal energy storage but boost by natural gas combustion such as Ivanpah are disregarded for the higher costs, the performances well below the design, and the extra difficulties for the specific location such as temperatures, humidity and sand/dust that suggest the use of an enclosed trough. Concentrated solar power parabolic trough without thermal energy storage such as Genesis or Mojave, of drastically reduced cost and much better performances, do not provide however the added value of thermal energy storage and dispatchability that can make interesting Concentrated solar power vs. alternatives such as wind and solar photovoltaic. Thus, the concentrated solar power parabolic trough with thermal energy storage of Solana, of intermediate costs and best performances, albeit slightly lower than the design values, is selected. This design will have to be modified to enclosed trough and adopt a Seawater, Once-trough condenser. Being the development peculiar, a small scale pilot plant is suggested before a full-scale development.

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