Design, Cost and Performance Comparisons of Several Solar Thermal Systems for Process Heat. Volume V. Systems

摘要

Conceptual designs have been obtained for central receiver, parabolic dish and parabolic trough systems used in several industrial process heat applications. The estimated cost of energy from these systems is presented. The system level trade studies which determined the optimal collector spacings are discussed. The assumptions used in the study relative to economics, maturity of technologies, costs of nonsolar equipment, nomenclature, etc. are also presented. Finally, the appendices discuss the models used to calculate field performance and present detailed information on subsystem cost and performance. (ERA citation 06:018443)