A new design of solar tower system amplified with a thermoelectric unit to produce distilled water and power
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117406
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, a new design of a solar tower system boosted with a thermoelectric generator (TEG) for power generation and distilled water production, is proposed and investigated. The suggested system includes a solar… read more here.
Keywords: solar tower; system; unit; power ... See more keywords
Performance analysis and optimization of an integrated azimuth tracking solar tower
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.04.044
Abstract: Abstract A new design named as integrated azimuth tracking solar tower is presented in which all of the heliostats and receiver are installed on an azimuth tracking device, multi heliostats are fixed to one horizontal… read more here.
Keywords: azimuth tracking; performance; integrated azimuth; tracking solar ... See more keywords
Development and performance analysis of a new solar tower and high temperature steam electrolyzer hybrid integrated plant
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.03.061
Abstract: Abstract In this article, an extensive thermodynamic performance assessment for the useful products from the solar tower and high-temperature steam electrolyzer assisted multigeneration system is performed, and also its sustainability index is also investigated. The… read more here.
Keywords: solar tower; system; temperature steam; temperature ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of a tiny tuned liquid damper on mitigating wind-induced responses of cylindrical solar tower based on elastic wind tunnel tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2020.104455
Abstract: Abstracts A tiny TLD was specially designed and manufactured to investigate its effectiveness on mitigating the wind-induced responses of a 243-meter-high solar tower by using wind tunnel tests based on an elastic test model. First,… read more here.
Keywords: wind; induced responses; mitigating wind; wind induced ... See more keywords
Dynamic simulation of steam generation system in solar tower power plant
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.12.064
Abstract: Abstract Concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with thermal energy storage can be operated as a peak load regulation plant. The steam generation system (SGS) is the central hub between the heat transfer fluid and the… read more here.
Keywords: solar tower; generation system; power; steam generation ... See more keywords
Heliostat layout optimization for load-following solar tower plants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.12.066
Abstract: Abstract An optimization procedure to design the heliostat layout in Solar Tower plants is introduced in the present paper. Whilst typically the mirror layout generation aims to maximize the annual power production, the model presented… read more here.
Keywords: tower plants; layout optimization; heliostat layout; optimization ... See more keywords
Analysis of solar tower plant performance influenced by atmospheric attenuation at different temporal resolutions related to aerosol optical depth
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2017.09.003
Abstract: Abstract The optical losses associated with the attenuation of the reflected direct irradiance by the heliostats along the optical path to the receiver may be significant in large solar tower plants. This phenomenon, known as atmospheric… read more here.
Keywords: atmospheric attenuation; time; performance; attenuation ... See more keywords
Suitability of industrial wastes for application as high temperature thermal energy storage (TES) materials in solar tower power plants – A comprehensive review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2020.08.055
Abstract: Abstract Industrial wastes were identified as potential high temperature (up to 800 °C) TES materials for application in the Hybrid solar tower power plant with decoupled combined cycles (HSTPPDCC) scheme. These wastes can be categorized as… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; energy; power; coal ... 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
Numerical Analysis of a Solar Tower Receiver Novel Design
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DOI: 10.3390/su12176957
Abstract: Efficient operation of thermal solar power plants is strongly dependent on the central receiver design. In particular, as the receiver tube determines the temperature behavior inside the receiver, its geometry proves to be the main… read more here.
Keywords: numerical analysis; receiver; tower receiver; solar tower ... See more keywords