Design optimization of a solar tower power plant heliostat field by considering different heliostat shapes
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DOI: 10.1002/er.5772
Abstract: The present study focuses on the optimization of solar tower power plant heliostat field by considering different heliostat shapes including rectangular, square, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, and circular heliostat shapes. The optimization is carried out… read more here.
Keywords: heliostat field; heliostat shapes; heliostat; power plant ... See more keywords
An analytical flux density distribution model with a closed-form expression for a flat heliostat
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.113310
Abstract: Abstract Predicting the flux density distribution on the receiver surface is of significance for designing and deploying a central receiver system. In this paper, an analytical model with a closed-form expression is presented to accurately… read more here.
Keywords: model; heliostat; flux density; density distribution ... See more keywords
Development of a new flux density function for a focusing heliostat
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.03.035
Abstract: Abstract It is important to calculate solar flux distribution with a precise and simple method for the design and optimization of solar tower systems. In this paper, the Gaussian flux density function at the image… read more here.
Keywords: heliostat; density function; flux density; function ... See more keywords
Progress in heliostat development
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2017.03.029
Abstract: Abstract Strong efforts are being made to drive heliostat cost down. These efforts are summarised to give an update on heliostat technology comprising: determination of wind loads, heliostat dimensioning, solutions for the different sub-functions of… read more here.
Keywords: heliostat; progress heliostat; heliostat development;
A review of static and dynamic heliostat wind loads
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2021.07.014
Abstract: Abstract Accurate estimation of the static and dynamic wind loads on heliostats based on detailed measurement and characterisation of turbulence is crucial to avoid structural failure and reduce the cost of the structural heliostat components.… read more here.
Keywords: heliostat; field; turbulence; wind loads ... See more keywords