Collector-field optimization report (RADL item 2-25)
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:6349781
The range of capabilities of the available optimization and performance computer codes is described. The various loss models included in the analysis are described. The detailed cost model used by the optimizer for the commercial system optimization is presented. The design basis for the commercial system is presented together with the rationale for its selection. The individual heliostat (IH) code was used successfully in defining the precise scaling relationship to the pilot plant needed to provide the required power level. Use of the IH code in a completed study of receiver panel power under sunrise startup conditions is described. The procedure is described whereby performance and heliostat spacing data from the representative commercial-scale system converted into coefficients of use in the layout processor. The objective is to emulate as closely as possible the performance for each region of the field. The actual procedure used in the layout processor is described. Numerous special studies are described. The three appendices provide a description of the optimization theory, the layout procedure, and the individual heliostat code. (LEW)
- Research Organization:
- McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co., Huntington Beach, CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-79SF10499
- OSTI ID:
- 6349781
- Report Number(s):
- SAN-0499-22; MDC-G-8214
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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