Experimental Carbothermal Reduction of Al2O3 at Low Pressure Using Concentrated Solar Energy
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DOI: 10.1007/s40831-020-00266-7
Abstract: The carbothermal reduction of Al 2 O 3 under primary vacuum using concentrated solar energy is a clean process for the production of energetic aluminum. However, undesirable by-products can be formed if the physico-chemical parameters… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; using concentrated; concentrated solar; carbothermal reduction ... See more keywords
Dynamic optimization and economic evaluation of flexible heat integration in a hybrid concentrated solar power plant
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115513
Abstract: Abstract Hybridization of concentrated solar power (CSP) plants provides flexibility in operation that can drastically improve the solar-to-electric (STE) efficiency and levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) relative to standalone CSP plants. Flexible heat integration (FHI)… read more here.
Keywords: power plant; integration; plant; concentrated solar ... See more keywords
Operation optimization strategy for wind-concentrated solar power hybrid power generation system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.01.040
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a new hybrid system to reduce wind curtailment and improve scheduling flexibility. This hybrid system includes a wind farm, a concentrated solar power plant with thermal energy storage, and an electric… read more here.
Keywords: wind; system; concentrated solar; energy ... See more keywords
Hybrid concentrated solar biomass (HCSB) plant for electricity generation in Australia: Design and evaluation of techno-economic and environmental performance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114244
Abstract: Abstract Cost-efficient dispatchable renewable technologies are critical for enabling the energy transition towards 100% renewable generation. One promising example involves the integration of biomass boilers with concentrated solar power (CSP) referred to as hybrid concentrated… read more here.
Keywords: hcsb; hcsb plant; solar biomass; biomass ... See more keywords
A Hybrid Concentrated Solar Thermal Collector / Thermo-Electric Generation System
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.06.093
Abstract: A bi-generation system combining direct absorption flat plate solar collector for medium temperatures air-heating applications integrated with a thermoelectric generator was modeled under optically concentrated solar radiation conditions. In order to improve the performance of… read more here.
Keywords: generation system; system; concentrated solar; effect ... See more keywords
Materials compatibility for the next generation of Concentrated Solar Power plants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ensm.2018.02.023
Abstract: Abstract The next generation of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants are expected to operate at higher temperatures than those currently in use, for improved efficiency and reduced cost of power generation. This paper, presents a… read more here.
Keywords: concentrated solar; power; generation; generation concentrated ... See more keywords
Control of a Concentrated Solar Power– Biogas Hybrid Unit
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2020.06.056
Abstract: Abstract This work presents the design of a robust decentralized PI control system for a small scale, grid isolated concentrated solar power (CSP) – biogas hybrid unit. The biogas is readily available in remote and… read more here.
Keywords: unit; concentrated solar; control; power ... See more keywords
Concentrated solar power driven water splitting cycle using Zn-ferrite based thermochemical redox reactions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.08.243
Abstract: Abstract A Zn-ferrite based water splitting (ZFWS) cycle is thermodynamically scrutinized by utilizing the data obtained from the HSC Chemistry software. The thermodynamic equilibrium and efficiency evaluation of the ZFWS cycle is carried out by… read more here.
Keywords: ferrite based; water splitting; concentrated solar; cycle ... See more keywords
Concentrated solar power (CSP) hybridized systems. Ranking based on an intuitionistic fuzzy multi-criteria algorithm
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.12.269
Abstract: Abstract Concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies are becoming attractive in more and more countries for the production of electricity and other applications. Currently, the investment costs of CSP technologies are higher than traditional power plants,… read more here.
Keywords: intuitionistic fuzzy; concentrated solar; power csp; power ... See more keywords
Clean magnesium production using concentrated solar heat in a high-temperature cavity-type thermochemical reactor
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.05.371
Abstract: Abstract The synthesis of magnesium from the corresponding oxide via a solar carbo-thermal and methano-thermal reduction process using high-temperature concentrated solar heat was investigated. The reduction of magnesium oxide (MgO) was experimentally demonstrated in a… read more here.
Keywords: mgo; temperature; high temperature; concentrated solar ... See more keywords
Microstructuring technology for large and cylindrical receivers for concentrated solar plants (CSP)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mee.2021.111616
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents an innovative fabrication process of microstructured spectrally selective solar absorbers for concentrated solar power (CSP) plants. The authors describe suitable technologies and methods to microstructure large areas and non-conventional substrates, such… read more here.
Keywords: concentrated solar; technology large; cylindrical receivers; deposition ... See more keywords