Reliability Study of Solar One, the Central Receiver Pilot Plant

摘要

Solar One, the world's largest electric power generating plant to use a solar central receiver as its energy source, is well into its commercial power production phase. A reliability model of the plant was developed, and the reliability of the plant and its various systems and subsystems was assessed. Included is a separate assessment of the heliostats (sun-directing mirrors). As a result of the assessments, various problems and reasons for these problems were studied. Recommendations for similar future designs are included. (ERA citation 12:011066)