Rose pattern for heliostat field optimization with a dynamic speciation‐based mutation differential evolution
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DOI: 10.1002/er.5048
Abstract: Concentrated solar power technology is one of the most promising technologies in energy field. Arguably, the heliostat field layout is a crucial component in solar power tower system. Numerous studies have been developed for heliostat… read more here.
Keywords: field optimization; heliostat field; field; differential evolution ... See more keywords
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
Heliostat field cleaning scheduling for Solar Power Tower plants: A heuristic approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.11.004
Abstract: Abstract Soiling of heliostat surfaces due to local climate has a direct impact on their optical efficiency and therefore a direct impact on the productivity of the Solar Power Tower plant. Cleaning techniques applied are… read more here.
Keywords: solar power; heliostat field; power tower; field cleaning ... See more keywords
Optical simulation of a central receiver system: Comparison of different software tools
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2018.06.028
Abstract: Abstract Heliostat field layout design is a critical task in solar tower power plant construction due to its impact in the final plant efficiency and cost. The complexity of these systems and the high number… read more here.
Keywords: optical simulation; field; power; heliostat field ... 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