Performance Analysis and Optimization of Central Receiver Solar Thermal Power Plants for Utility Scale Power Generation

Solar thermal power plants

Simulation of a Solar Thermal Central Receiver Power Plant

As the successor of the SOLGAS Project(see [10] in [6]and [3]), which investigated the technical and economical viability of the combination of a solar thermal Central Receiver with a conventional fuel operated power plant, the Colón Solar project is dealing with the actual engineering phase of such a plant. The goal of the study is twofold: First, to investigate control strategies that can han...

Performance Modeling of Power Generation System of a Thermal Plant

The present paper discusses the development of a performance model of power generation system of a thermal plant for performance evaluation using Markov technique and probabilistic approach. The study covers two areas: development of a predictive model and evaluation of performance with the help of developed model. The present system of thermal plant under study consists of four subsystems with...

Hypermodular Self-Assembling Space Solar Power - Design Option for Mid-Term GEO Utility-Scale Power Plants

This paper presents a design for scaleable space solar power systems based on free-flying reflectors and module self-assembly. Lower system cost of utility-scale space solar power is achieved by design independence of yet-to-be-built in-space assembly or transportation infrastructure. Using current and expected near-term technology, this study describe a design for mid-term utility-scale power ...

Optimization of Hydro-Power Plants for Generation

A decision support system is presented that addresses optimal unit dispatch and load allocation in a multi-unit hydroelectric plant. The concept behind the optimization approach is explained. Estimates of the improvements this system can provide over existing plant operational methodologies are provided. Actual use of this system has provided gains of over 2% in plant performance.