The application of simulation modeling to the cost and performance ranking of solar thermal power plantsSmall solar thermal power systems (up to 10 MWe in size) were tested. The solar thermal power plant ranking study was performed to aid in experiment activity and support decisions for the selection of the most appropriate technological approach. The cost and performance were determined for insolation conditions by utilizing the Solar Energy Simulation computer code (SESII). This model optimizes the size of the collector field and energy storage subsystem for given engine generator and energy transport characteristics. The development of the simulation tool, its operation, and the results achieved from the analysis are discussed.
Document ID
19820022807
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Rosenberg, L. S. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Revere, W. R. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Selcuk, M. K. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)