An analysis of power production performance for solar one, the 10 MWe Solar Thermal Central Receiver Pilot Plant
This report describes an analysis of power production performance for Solar One, the 10 MWe Solar Thermal Central Receiver Pilot Plant near Barstow, California. Solar One has been undergoing power production testing since August 1984. During this period plant performance indicators, such as capacity factor and system efficiency, have been studied to assess the capability of Solar One to supply electrical power. Solar One has shown an improvement in performance since power production testing began. Considerable increases in capacity factor and system efficiency were achieved. The factors contributing to these increases and approaches for achieving further increases are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DR00789
- OSTI ID:
- 6523571
- Report Number(s):
- SAND87-8008; ON: DE87011696
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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140702* -- Solar Thermal Power Systems-- Central Receiver
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POWER GENERATION
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SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANTS
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