Control system development for an organic Ranking cycle engineAn organic Rankine cycle engine is used as part of a solar thermal power conversion assembly (PCA). The PCA, including a direct-heated cavity receiver and a shaft-mounted alternator, is mounted at the focal point of a parabolic dish concentrator. The engine controls are required to maintain approximately constant values of turbine inlet temperature and shaft speed, despite variation in the concentrated solar power input to the receiver. The controls design approach, system models, and initial stability and performance analysis results are presented herein.
Document ID
19820022770
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bergthold, F. M., Jr. (Ford Aerospace and Communications Corp. Newport Beach, CA, United States)
Fulton, D. G. (Ford Aerospace and Communications Corp. Newport Beach, CA, United States)
Haskins, H. J. (Ford Aerospace and Communications Corp. Newport Beach, CA, United States)