A simulation procedure has been developed to predict the performance of a concentrating solar power plant with direct steam generation (DSG) technology. A detailed modelling of the DSG solar field was conceived for both parabolic troughs (PTC) and linear Fresnel collectors within an integrated Octave-TRNSYS® environment. Predictions from this model were compared with published operational data of the first pre-commercial 5 MW DSG solar power plant, designed within the INDITEP project. Attention was paid to the plant performance under two different operation modes, i.e. “fixed” or “sliding” steam turbine inlet pressure.

Modeling of Direct Steam Generation in Concentrating Solar Power Plants

RAVELLI, Silvia;FRANCHINI, Giuseppe;PERDICHIZZI, Antonio Giovanni;
2016-11-01

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A simulation procedure has been developed to predict the performance of a concentrating solar power plant with direct steam generation (DSG) technology. A detailed modelling of the DSG solar field was conceived for both parabolic troughs (PTC) and linear Fresnel collectors within an integrated Octave-TRNSYS® environment. Predictions from this model were compared with published operational data of the first pre-commercial 5 MW DSG solar power plant, designed within the INDITEP project. Attention was paid to the plant performance under two different operation modes, i.e. “fixed” or “sliding” steam turbine inlet pressure.
nov-2016
Ravelli, Silvia; Franchini, Giuseppe; Perdichizzi, Antonio Giovanni; Rinaldi, Simone; Valcarenghi, Victor Enzo
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