Temperature-based optical design, optimization and economics of solar polar-field central receiver systems with an optional compound parabolic concentrator
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2020.05.088
Abstract: Abstract Energetic and economic characteristics are studied for solar central receiver systems consisting of a polar heliostat field, a tower, a single-aperture cavity receiver, and an optional compound parabolic concentrator (CPC). System characterization and optimization… read more here.
Keywords: receiver systems; temperature; central receiver; energetic economic ... See more keywords
A review and classification of layouts and optimization techniques used in design of heliostat fields in solar central receiver systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2021.02.011
Abstract: Abstract Central receiver systems are considered one of the most efficient ways to harness solar thermal energy. A significant component of these systems is a heliostat field which accounts for approximately 50% of the capital… read more here.
Keywords: central receiver; heliostat field; optimization; design ... See more keywords
Multi-aiming strategy design for quadruple prism shaped central receiver in solar power tower system
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DOI: 10.1109/jas.2017.7510511
Abstract: For solar power tower technology, the improvement of interception efficiency of heliostat field and the extension of central receiver U+02BC s life time are two technical difficulties. To the receiver, higher interception efficiency means more… read more here.
Keywords: power tower; central receiver; solar power;