Influence of the steam generator on the exergetic and exergoeconomic analysis of solar tower plants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.12.129
Abstract: Abstract Solar power tower plants differ from conventional power plants in the steam generator design due to the higher heat duty. In this work, the influence of the steam generator heat exchangers (preheater, evaporator, superheater… read more here.
Keywords: tower plants; influence steam; generator; steam generator ... 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
Solar extinction map in Chile for applications in solar power tower plants, comparison with other places from sunbelt and impact on LCOE
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.01.126
Abstract: Abstract Direct normal solar irradiation is a crucial parameter for site selection and design of solar power tower plants. It also has a high impact on economic studies, such as the levelized cost of electricity… read more here.
Keywords: tower plants; power tower; tower; extinction ... See more keywords