The effect of concentrator field layout on the EE-1 small community solar power systemThe point-focusing distributed receiver (PFDR) concept is employed by a number of solar thermal power systems currently under development. One type of PFDR system which shows particular promise incorporates distributed energy generation. According to this concept each parabolic dish collector is a self-contained power generation module, and a conventional electrical system is used to interconnect the modules. The concept is thus modular, and any number of power modules can be combined to achieve the required plant size. Given the benefits of mass production, it appears that this type of system can produce electricity at lower cost than is projected for conventional (fossil) power systems over the next decade. An employment of organic Rankine cycle heat engines is considered.
Document ID
19820028264
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Pons, R. L. (Ford Aerospace and Communications Corp. Newport Beach, CA, United States)
Irwin, R. E. (Ford Aerospace and Communications Corp. Aeronutronic Div., Newport Beach, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: In: Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference