Monograph series No. 2: 10 MWe Solar Thermal Central Receiver Pilot Plant and receiver performance evaluation
The plant and receiver performances of the 10 MWe Solar Thermal Central Receiver Pilot Plant located in Barstow, California, are evaluated based on measured and calculated data. An extended data base is used to update the receiver performance reported in March 1983. Full and part load results and trends in receiver performance when operating at varying outlet temperatures and pressures are provided. The plant and receiver performances are compared to design predictions. Data are included for both points in time and average values of performance.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DR00789
- OSTI ID:
- 5584873
- Report Number(s):
- SAND85-8224; ON: DE85012536
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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140702* -- Solar Thermal Power Systems-- Central Receiver
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Concentrating Solar Power
DATA
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC POWER
EQUIPMENT
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FUNCTIONAL MODELS
HELIOSTATS
INFORMATION
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NUMERICAL DATA
PERFORMANCE
PILOT PLANTS
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POWER PLANTS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
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SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANTS
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TOWER FOCUS POWER PLANTS
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140702* -- Solar Thermal Power Systems-- Central Receiver
ABSORPTION
BARSTOW SOLAR PILOT PLANT
CENTRAL RECEIVERS
CSP
Concentrating Solar Power
DATA
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC POWER
EQUIPMENT
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FUNCTIONAL MODELS
HELIOSTATS
INFORMATION
INSOLATION
NUMERICAL DATA
PERFORMANCE
PILOT PLANTS
POWER
POWER PLANTS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
SOLAR RECEIVERS
SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANTS
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
TOWER FOCUS POWER PLANTS
WIND