Economic impact of latent heat thermal energy storage systems within direct steam generating solar thermal power plants with parabolic troughs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2017.03.084
Abstract: One possible way to further reduce levelized costs of electricity of concentrated solar thermal energy is to directly use water/steam as the primary heat transfer fluid within a concentrated collector field. This so-called direct steam… read more here.
Keywords: storage; energy; thermal energy; heat ... See more keywords
Two-fluid modeling of direct steam generation in the receiver of parabolic trough solar collector with non-uniform heat flux
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2021.120308
Abstract: Abstract In this study, the thermo-hydrodynamics of direct steam generation in the receiver of parabolic trough solar collector have been investigated using a two-fluid modeling approach. The numerical models for solving the conservation equations, turbulence… read more here.
Keywords: heat; bar; receiver; steam generation ... See more keywords
Sensitivity study of thermal performance characteristics based on optical parameters for direct steam generation in parabolic trough collectors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2018.03.088
Abstract: Abstract Solar parabolic trough collector is one of the most potential Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technologies with high dispatchability. The performance of the Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) is significantly influenced by the distribution of radiant… read more here.
Keywords: thermal efficiency; optical errors; collector; parabolic trough ... See more keywords
Analysis of the direct steam generation, thermal stresses, and deformations in a tubular receiver of a solar tower
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0066123
Abstract: In solar tower systems, the thermal receiver is a crucial element. Solar receivers may be exposed to high non-uniform heat fluxes, which requires consideration during their structural design. This paper presents a numerical study of… read more here.
Keywords: steam generation; generation thermal; solar tower; direct steam ... See more keywords
A Feasibility Analysis of a Solar Power Plant with Direct Steam Generation System in Sonora, Mexico
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DOI: 10.3390/en16114388
Abstract: Power generation using renewable technologies has become a primordial option to satisfy the energy demand all over the world, with solar concentrating technologies widely applied for this purpose. A combination of a parabolic trough collector… read more here.
Keywords: power plant; steam generation; power; direct steam ... See more keywords