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Application of CMAC Neural Network to Solar Energy Heliostat Field Fault Diagnosis

International Journal of Photoenergy, 2013
Solar energy heliostat fields comprise numerous sun tracking platforms. As a result, fault detection is a highly challenging problem. Accordingly, the present study proposes a cerebellar model arithmetic computer (CMAC) neutral network for automatically ...
Neng-Sheng Pai, Her-Terng Yau, Tzu-Hsiang Hung, Chin-Pao Hung   +3 more
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Optimization of a Heliostat Field Layout on Annual Basis Using a Hybrid Algorithm Combining Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm and Genetic Algorithm

Energies, 2017
Of all the renewable power generation technologies, solar tower power system is expected to be the most promising technology that is capable of large-scale electricity production.
Chao Li, Rongrong Zhai, Yongping Yang
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Heliostat Shape and Orientation by Edge Detection [PDF]

, 2010
Heliostats of central receiver solar power plants reach dimensions up to 150 m2 with focal lengths up to 1000 m. Their optical properties and tracking accuracy have great influence on the power plant efficiency and need to be monitored both at plant ...
Ulmer, Steffen, Prahl, Christoph, Röger, Marc   +2 more
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Second-generation-heliostat optimization studies. Final report [PDF]

, 1982
The objective of this study was to define and quantify cost reductions in the Martin Marietta Denver Aerospace Second Generation Heliostat resulting from design and cost optimization.

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Dynamic Thermal Transport Characteristics of a Real-Time Simulation Model for a 50 MW Solar Power Tower Plant

Energies, 2023
A dynamic simulation model of a heliostat field and molten salt receiver system are developed on the STAR-90 simulation platform. In addition, a real-time simulation model coupling the above two models is built to study the photothermal conversion ...
Haoyu Huang, Ershu Xu, Lengge Si, Qiang Zhang, Qiang Huang   +4 more
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Parametric Study of Double Axes Tracking Heliostat to Optimize Heliostat Field Efficiency [PDF]

, 2020
The paper presents the research on optimization of heliostat field in terms of distance of heliostat relative to the receiver. The heliostat field consist of sun tracking mirror (heliostat) that reflects the sun radiation to the receiver at the top of ...
Nor Shaharim, Mohammad Haqimi Izwan
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Design of a Novel Heliostat for a Large-Scale Desalination System

SolarPACES Conference Proceedings
The optical design and the mechanical structure of a new heliostat is described for application in the Solar Water plc large-scale desalination plant, to be constructed in the Middle East.
Christopher Sansom, Peter King, Keith Carlisle   +2 more
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Heliostat attitude angle detection method based on BP neural network

MATEC Web of Conferences, 2017
Traditional fossil fuels have dried up, global warming and sustained economic development have led to the rapid growth of clean energy resources. Tower thermal power generation has attracted much attention due to its ability to generate electricity ...
Guangyu Liu, Zhongkun Cai
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An Investigation of the Optimum Solar Flux Distribution on a Large-Scale Particle Heating Receiver

Frontiers in Energy Research, 2022
Solid particles have been shown to be an effective heat transmission as well as thermal storage medium for falling particle receiver based solar power systems at temperatures up to 1,000°C.
Abdelrahman El-Leathy, Abdelrahman El-Leathy, Hany Al-Ansary, Hany Al-Ansary, Syed Noman Danish, Anas Alsuhaibani, Abdulelah Alswaiyd   +6 more
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Advancing heliostat field measurement and characterization insights from international collaboration and workshop outcomes [PDF]

Accurate characterization of individual heliostats and full heliostat fields is essential to improve the performance and reducing the operation and maintenance (O&M) costs of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Tower Plants.
Brost, R., Aginaga, Kontxi I., Zhu, Guangdong, Loghmari, Ismail, Avila-Marin, Antonio, Monterreal, Rafael, Milidonis, Kypros F., Ávila-Marín, Antonio L., Pye, John D., Pargmann, Max, Sanchez, Marcelino, Gonzales-Aguilar, José, Conceição, Ricardo, Göhring, Felix, Pye, John, Kesseli, Devon, Sanchez-Señoran, Daniel, Asselineau, Charles, Bern, Gregor, Brost, Randy C., Milidonis, Kypros, Armijo, Kenneth M., Collins, Mike, Pena-Lapuente, Adrian, González-Aguilar, José, Villasante, C., Zheng, Quiaojie, Sánchez-Senoran, D., Wang, Ye, Monterreal, R., Asselineau, Charles-Alexis, Kesseli, D., Villasante, Cristóbal, Conventry, Joseph, Röger, Marc   +34 more
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