scholarly journals Effects of regional insolation differences upon advanced solar thermal electric power plant performance and energy costs

1980 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.F. Latta ◽  
J.M. Bowyer ◽  
T. Fujita ◽  
P.H. Richter
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Electric Power Plant ◽  
Energy Costs ◽  
Thermal Electric Power Plant

Performance of the Coolidge Solar Thermal Electric Power Plant

1987 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. L. Larson
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Organic Rankine Cycle ◽  
Rankine Cycle ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Electric Power Plant ◽  
Thermal Electric Power Plant

Energy performance and equipment evaluation results are presented for the grid-connected Coolidge solar thermal-electric power plant. Performance was determined for each of the major subsystems—line-focus collector array, thermal energy storage and 200 kW, organic Rankine cycle engine and generator. Day-long collector array efficiency was about 32, 26, and 9 percent in June, September, and December, respectively. Energy conversion efficiency was about 20 percent; electrical parasitics reduced this by 12 percent. Operation and maintenance required about 90 h/mo, only 20 percent requiring special skills or training. Operating supplies and repair services cost about $6300 per year. Major equipment problem catagories were fluid leakage and electric motor and electronic component failures. The presented operating data provide a basis for improved design and analysis.

scholarly journals The Effects of Regional Insolation Differences upon Advanced Solar Thermal Electric Power Plant Performance and Energy Costs

1981 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. F. Latta ◽  
J. M. Bowyer ◽  
T. Fujita
Keyword(s):  
Electric Power ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Energy Costs ◽  
Solar Systems ◽  
Capital Costs ◽  
Electric Power Plants ◽  
Central Receiver ◽  
Thermal Electric Power Plant

This paper presents the performance and cost of four 10-MWe advanced solar thermal electric power plants situated in various regions of the continental U.S. Each region has different insolation characteristics which result in varying collector field areas, plant performance, capital costs, and energy costs. The paraboloidal dish, central receiver, cylindrical parabolic trough, and compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) comprise the advanced concepts studied. This paper contains a discussion of the regional insolation data base, a description of the solar systems’ performances and costs, and a presentation of a range for the forecast cost of conventional electricity by region and nationally over the next several decades.

Design of the pile foundation for the reserve coal storehouse of a thermal electric power plant in the chines people’s republic

1999 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 96-100
Author(s):  
V. A. Il’ichev ◽  
R. E. Khanin ◽  
D. E. Razvodovskii ◽  
S. G. Bezvolev ◽  
N. I. Sobolev
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Pile Foundation ◽  
Electric Power Plant ◽  
Thermal Electric Power Plant

scholarly journals Selection of a Closed Brayton Cycle Gas Turbine for an Intermediate-Duty Solar-Electric Power Plant

1980 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. L. Vieth ◽  
D. F. Plummer
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Selection Criterion ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Electric Power Plant ◽  
Operating Cycle ◽  
Capital Costs ◽  
Selection Of

Subsystem and system analyses were performed to select the preferred working gas, performance characteristics and size of a closed cycle gas turbine for an intermediate-duty solar-electric power plant. Capital costs for all major subsystems were evaluated, but the principal selection criterion was the projected cost of electricity produced by the plant. Detailed analyses of the power conversion loop were conducted for both air and helium systems. Since the plant was intended for use on an intermediate-duty cycle, thermal storage was required. The coupling of the storage and power conversion loops in combination with the daily operating cycle influenced plant performance and energy costs in addition to the selection of the power conversion cycle. This work was done under contract of DOE as part of the Advanced Solar Electric Central Receiver Program.

Automatic Process Controller for the Adler Thermal Electric Power Plant

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 444-448
Author(s):  
S. A. Talamanov ◽  
A. M. Abramov ◽  
A. S. Salenko ◽  
M. V. Popov ◽  
D. A. Zhuravskii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Electric Power Plant ◽  
Automatic Process ◽  
Thermal Electric Power Plant
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