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Solar Pilot Plant Phase I, detailed design report: collector subsystem research experiment. CDRL Item No. 6 (Approved)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6472131· OSTI ID:6472131

The configurations of the experimental heliostat, power and control system, and support elements for the Barstow Solar Pilot Plant are described, and the analytical and experimental determination of performance parameters is discussed. A system analysis is presented, including demonstration of pointing accuracy by error analysis, and demonstration of loop performance by simulation. Engineering model test plans are given that are to evaluate subassemblies, processes, and procedures as well as provide insight into best tests for heliostat subsystem testing. Mirror module test data are analyzed. A comprehensive test plan for the experimental model is presented. Appended are: a heliostat power consumption analysis; collector subsystem research experiment detail specification; structural analysis; solar image analysis; computer and software information; breadboard test data; simulation of the heliostat control loop; mirror module reflectance measurements; plywood frame fixed focus mirror module test data; techniques for redirected image characterization; performance of a meteorological measuring system; and heliostat design data. (LEW)

Research Organization:
Honeywell, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (USA). Energy Resources Center; Black and Veatch, Kansas City, MO (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF11109
OSTI ID:
6472131
Report Number(s):
DOE/SF/11109-T14; ON: DE82011799
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English