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Design of the International Energy Agency 500 kWe distributed-collector solar thermal-electric powerplant

Conference · · Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5054395
This paper reviews the results of engineering studies for an International Energy Agency (IEA) project for the design and construction of a 500-kWe (net) solar thermal-electric power generation system of the distributed collector system (DCS) type. The project is part of the IEA Small Solar Power System (SSPS) Project, and is being constructed as a demonstration plant in the province of Almeria in southern Spain. The DCS system design was completed by a 10 nation team. Construction is presently underway. The design consists of a mixed field of parabolic trough-type solar collectors of both German and U.S. design which are used to heat a thermal heat transfer oil.
Research Organization:
Acurex Corp., Alternate Energy Div., Mountain View, Calif.
OSTI ID:
5054395
Report Number(s):
CONF-791205-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States) Journal Volume: 79-WA/SOL-6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English