Hybridizing a geothermal power plant with concentrating solar power and thermal storage to increase power generation and dispatchability
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.07.064
Abstract: Abstract Geothermal power plants often deploy less than their full power capacity due to declining geothermal resources. Integrating heat from a concentrating solar power (CSP) collector field increases the power output at low cost. This… read more here.
Keywords: thermal storage; storage; plant; power ... See more keywords
Steam generation system operation optimization in parabolic trough concentrating solar power plants under cloudy conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.114790
Abstract: Abstract Parabolic trough concentrating solar power with indirect thermal energy storage, as a promising application of solar energy, has been widely used in concentrating solar power plants. The exergy efficiency of thermal energy storage system… read more here.
Keywords: trough concentrating; power; concentrating solar; parabolic trough ... See more keywords
Flexible and efficient feedforward control of concentrating solar collectors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115053
Abstract: Abstract In this work, a static feedforward strategy for concentrating solar energy harvesting is proposed to confront the weather and load fluctuations. In order to counteract the disturbance and maintain the outlet temperature by regulating… read more here.
Keywords: feedforward scheme; feedforward; control; concentrating solar ... See more keywords
Concentrating solar collectors in absorption and adsorption cooling cycles: An overview
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2020.113420
Abstract: Abstract Considering the operating temperatures, there is a reasonable match between solar concentrating collectors and some thermal-powered cooling technologies. Both current and previous studies demonstrate that concentrating solar collectors have had a significant impact on… read more here.
Keywords: refrigeration; absorption adsorption; concentrating collectors; solar collectors ... See more keywords
Exergy analysis of concentrating solar systems for heat and power production
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.04.112
Abstract: Abstract The use of concentrating solar technologies for supplying heat and power in industrial processes is investigated in this paper. The thermal energy produced by a solar field is stored in a TES system and… read more here.
Keywords: production; heat power; power; concentrating solar ... See more keywords
Performance investigation of integrated concentrating solar air heater with curved Fresnel lens as the cover
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.116808
Abstract: Abstract To obtain a tracking-free, economical medium-high temperature solar air collector, this paper presents an integrated concentrating solar air heater (ICSAH), which is compounded of a curved Fresnel lens, a V-groove secondary reflector, and an… read more here.
Keywords: air heater; integrated concentrating; air; concentrating solar ... See more keywords
A low-cost and efficient solar/coal hybrid power generation mode: integration of non-concentrating solar energy and air preheating process
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2021.121367
Abstract: Abstract Solar-aided power generation (SAPG) is an effective method for achieving clean and efficient production of electricity. The unique characteristics of the non-concentrating solar energy and air preheating process open up a novel method for… read more here.
Keywords: cost; power; concentrating solar; solar energy ... See more keywords
Designing auctions for concentrating solar power
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DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2018.10.005
Abstract: Abstract As a relatively high-cost gap technology, concentrating solar power (CSP) still needs to be supported if it is to contribute significantly to the energy transition. Within this context, auctions have emerged worldwide as a… read more here.
Keywords: csp auctions; design elements; solar power; design ... See more keywords
The beryllium / strontium doped hydrogen storage alanate nano powders for concentrating solar thermal power applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.11.100
Abstract: Abstract Nanopowders with MeH2 and Mem:1-7AlHn:4-7 (Me:Be/Sr) stoichiometry are synthesized with different aluminum: alkaline earth metal (beryllium and strontium) 0.1 atomic weight ratio step. Hydrogen storage nanoparticles (beryllium hydride-strontium hydride-strontium alanate) have orthorhombic crystal structure,… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogen storage; hydrogen; beryllium strontium; concentrating solar ... See more keywords
Multielectrode array sensors to enable long-duration corrosion monitoring and control of concentrating solar power systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115064
Abstract: Abstract Molten mixtures of MgCl2-KCl-NaCl are promising heat transfer fluid (HTF) candidates for the next generation of concentrating solar power systems (Gen3 CSP), because of their low cost, high decomposition temperature, and favorable heat transfer… read more here.
Keywords: corrosion; solar power; corrosion monitoring; chemistry ... See more keywords
A comprehensive review on advances of oil-based nanofluids for concentrating solar thermal collector application
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DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116771
Abstract: Abstract Nanofluids have exhibited noteworthy advancement as efficient working fluids in the last decade towards the field of solar energy conversion field to deal with escalating global energy demand. Research developments on thermo-physical, long-term stability… read more here.
Keywords: concentrating solar; based nanofluids; oil based; review advances ... See more keywords