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Optical Performance of a Novel Two-Receiver Solar Central Tower System [PDF]

Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 2019
A novel idea of using two receivers on the same tower in a solar tower system is introduced and investigated. The idea is to have two receivers at the same tower at different heights and sharing the same heliostat field. The pointing strategy for each heliostat is to pick the receiver that gives the maximum optical efficiency. To investigate this idea,
Suhil Kiwan, Abdel Latif Khammash
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Solar Thermal Power: Appraisal of Solar Power Towers

MATEC Web of Conferences, 2018
This study delves into several engineering procedures related to solar power tower plants. These installations come with central receiver system technologies and high-temperature power cycles.
Shatnawi Hashem, Lim Chin Wai, Ismail Firas Basim   +2 more
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Reliability Modelling of Central Receiver Power Plants [PDF]

Journal of Applied Research in Electrical Engineering
In solar power towers or central receiver generation units, solar radiation is concentrated on a central receiver placed at the top of a tower through a heliostat field.
Amir Ghaedi, Mehrdad Mahmoudian
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A Model Predictive Control Approach for Heliostat Field Power Regulatory Aiming Strategy under Varying Cloud Shadowing Conditions

Energies, 2023
Weather conditions have significant impacts on the solar concentration processes of the heliostat fields in solar tower power plants. The cloud shadow movements may cause varying solar irradiance levels received by each heliostat.
Ruidi Zhu, Dong Ni
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A Novel design of the solar central receiver to improve the performance of the central solar power tower plant

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2020
Abstract A novel design for a central receiver prototype was manufactured with dimensions of (50*50) cm staggered configuration using copper pipes of 9.5 mm diameter was tested to produce thermal energy from solar energy, had been analyzed numerically and experimentally. central solar tower receiver prototype was manufactured and mounted
Mahmoud Sh. Mahmoud, Ahmed F. Khudheyer, Qusay J. Abdul Ghafoor   +2 more
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AATTENUATION—The Atmospheric Attenuation Model for CSP Tower Plants: A Look-Up Table for Operational Implementation

Energies, 2020
Attenuation of solar radiation between the receiver and the heliostat field in concentrated solar power (CSP) tower plants can reduce the overall system performance significantly.
Natalie Hanrieder, Abdellatif Ghennioui, Stefan Wilbert, Manajit Sengupta, Luis F. Zarzalejo   +4 more
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The Variable Geometry Central Receiver System Concept. First Results and Comparison with Conventional Central Receiver Systems [PDF]

, 2014
In line with the global trend for improving efficiency of existing solar power plants, the CTAER has developed and built a variable geometry central receiver facility, in which the solar field rotates around the tower axis following the sun's position ...
Ruiz Hernández, Valeriano, Silva Pérez, Manuel Antonio, Márquez, Gonzalo Lobo, Frasquet, M., Lobo Márquez, Gonzalo, Silva, Manuel, Andrades, Francisco Díaz, Ruiz, Valeriano, Frasquet, Miguel, Díaz Andrades, Francisco, Lillo Bravo, Isidoro, Martínez, Fernando, Lillo, Isidoro   +12 more
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VoCoRec

SolarPACES Conference Proceedings
Open volumetric air receivers in solar tower systems are attractive for electricity generation as well as for process heat in chemical and other industrial applications.
Konrad Busch, Ralf Uhlig, Peter Schwarzboezl, Waldemar Schneider, Sebastian Kolbe, Till Doerbeck   +5 more
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Robotized Inspection of Vertical Structures of a Solar Power Plant Using NDT Techniques

Robotics, 2015
Concentrated solar power (CSP) plants are expansive facilities that require substantial inspection and maintenance. A fully automated inspection robot increases the efficiency of maintenance work, reduces operating and maintenance costs, and improves ...
Torsten Felsch, Gunnar Strauss, Carmen Perez, José M. Rego, Iñaki Maurtua, Loreto Susperregi, Jorge R. Rodríguez   +6 more
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Dynamic Investigation of a Solar-Driven Brayton Cycle with Supercritical CO₂

Applied System Innovation, 2023
The exploitation of solar irradiation is a critical weapon for facing the energy crisis and critical environmental problems. One of the most emerging solar technologies is the use of solar towers (or central receiver systems) coupled with high ...
Christos Sammoutos, Angeliki Kitsopoulou, Panagiotis Lykas, Evangelos Bellos, Christos Tzivanidis   +4 more
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