Brayton engines for dispersed solar powerThis paper describes the procedures being used to characterize and to analyze Brayton cycle gas turbines for application in dispersed solar electrical power plants whose cost of electricity is economically viable. Three Brayton engine types are under consideration - atmospheric (an open cycle engine), subatmospheric (also an open cycle engine) and the closed cycle engine. This analysis will be utilized to identify and select suitable candidates from existing engine configurations for near-term system demonstrations and to define optimum configurations for production in the 1990 era. Engine designs are being targeted to a system specific capital cost goal of 1000 dollars per design kilowatt, a value believed to make the cost of solar generated electricity competitive.
Document ID
19790054937
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ashe, T. L. (AiResearch Mfg. Co. Phoenix, AZ, United States)
Six, L. D. (AiResearch Manufacturing Company of Arizona Phoenix, Ariz., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1979
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Gas Turbine Conference and Exhibit and Solar Energy Conference
Location: San Diego, CA
Start Date: March 12, 1979
End Date: March 15, 1979
Sponsors: American Society of Mechanical Engineers