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Solar Central Receiver Prototype Heliostat. Volume II. Phase II planning (preliminary)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5860094· OSTI ID:5860094
A currently planned DOE program will develop and construct a 10 MW/sub e/ Pilot Plant to demonstrate the feasibility and operational characteristics of Solar Central Receiver Power Generation. The field of heliostats is a major element of the Solar Central Receiver Power Generation system. The primary objective of the program described is to establish and verify the manufacturability, performance, durability, and maintenance requirements of the commercial plant heliostat design. End products of the 16 month effort include: (1) design, fabrication, and test of heliostats; (2) preliminary designs of manufacturing, assembly, installation, and maintenance processes for quantity production; (3) detailed design of critical tooling or other special equipment for such processes; (4) refined cost estimates for heliostats and maintenance; and (5) an updated commercial plant heliostat preliminary design. The program management and control system is discussed. (WHK)
Research Organization:
Boeing Engineering and Construction Co., Seattle, WA (USA)
OSTI ID:
5860094
Report Number(s):
SAN-1604-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English