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A Summary Description of a Computer Program Concept for the Design and Simulation of Solar Pond Electric Power Generation SystemsA solar pond electric power generation subsystem, an electric power transformer and switch yard, a large solar pond, a water treatment plant, and numerous storage and evaporation ponds. Because a solar pond stores thermal energy over a long period of time, plant operation at any point in time is dependent upon past operation and future perceived generation plans. This time or past history factor introduces a new dimension in the design process. The design optimization of a plant must go beyond examination of operational state points and consider the seasonal variations in solar, solar pond energy storage, and desired plant annual duty-cycle profile. Models or design tools will be required to optimize a plant design. These models should be developed in order to include a proper but not excessive level of detail. The model should be targeted to a specific objective and not conceived as a do everything analysis tool, i.e., system design and not gradient-zone stability.
Document ID
19850005976
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: Site-Specific Res. Conducted in Support of the Salton Sea Solar Pond Proj., FY 1982 Rept.
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
85N14285
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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