Second-generation heliostat development for solar-central receivers. Final report
Trade studies, design analysis, and test procedures for the heliostats are reported. These include trade studies of the azimuth and elevation drives and elevation actuator, azimuth drive and elevation drive design analysis, pointing error analysis, test procedures for the actuator screw and nut, azimuth drive/bearing and gimbal/actuator drive assembly, and information on the electrical drive control and sensors. (LEW)
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Boeing Engineering and Construction Co., Seattle, WA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 6255933
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-81-8175-Vol.1-App.2; ON: DE82001843
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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