Advanced Thermal Energy Storage Concept Definition Study for Solar Brayton Power Plants. Volume IV. Solar Power Plant Operation Analysis Computer Program. Final Technical Report, July 1, 1976--December 31, 1976

摘要

This document describes the computer program used to simulate the operation of the high temperature gas-cooled solar power plant. The program was used to assess the interrelations of plant components as opposed to the design of the individual elements. The model estimates the effectiveness of the Brayton cycle solar power plant on an hourly, daily and yearly basis. A description of the program is given, and how the program is used including inputs, outputs and operating instructions is discussed. The work is the first part of a two part cooperative EPRI/ERDA research program. The report is contained in four separate volumes as follows: Volume I--Technical Report; Volume II--Thermal Energy Storage Sizing Computer Program; Volume III--Thermochemical TES Sizing Computer Program; and Volume IV--Solar Power Plant Operation Analysis Computer Program. The latter three volumes contain technical descriptions and operating instructions for the three computer programs developed as part of this research program. (ERA citation 03:017192)