Concentrating Solar Power Technology: Principles, Developments and Applications

Concentrating solar power (CSP) technology is poised to take its place as one of the major contributors to the future clean energy mix. Using straightforward manufacturing processes, CSP technology capitalises on conventional power generation cycles, whilst cost effectively matching supply and demand though the integration of thermal energy storage. Concentrating solar power technology provides a comprehensive review of this exciting technology, from the fundamental science to systems design, development and applications.Part one introduces fundamental principles of concentrating solar power systems. Site selection and feasibility analysis are discussed, alongside socio-economic and environmental assessments. Part two focuses on technologies including linear Fresnel reflector technology, parabolic-trough, central tower and parabolic dish concentrating solar power systems, and concentrating photovoltaic systems. Thermal energy storage, hybridization with fossil fuel power plants and the long-term market potential of CSP technology are explored. Part three goes on to discuss optimisation, improvements and applications. Topics discussed include absorber materials for solar thermal receivers, design optimisation through integrated techno-economic modelling, heliostat size optimisation, heat flux and temperature measurement technologies, concentrating solar heating and cooling for industrial processes, and solar fuels and industrial solar chemistry.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Concentrating solar power technology is an essential guide for all those involved or interested in the design, production, development, optimisation and application of CSP technology, including renewable energy engineers and consultants, environmental governmental departments, solar thermal equipment manufacturers, researchers and academics. Provides a comprehensive review of concentrating solar power (CSP) technology, from the fundamental science to systems design, development and applicationsReviews fundamental principles of concentrating solar power systems, including site selection and feasibility analysis and socio-economic and environmental assessmentsProvides an overview of technologies such as linear Fresnel reflector technology, parabolic-trough, central tower and parabolic dish concentrating solar power systems, and concentrating photovoltaic systems INDICE: Contributor contact details and author biographies Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy Foreword Part I: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction to concentrating solar power (CSP) technology Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Approaches to concentrating solar power (CSP) 1.3 Future growth, cost and value 1.4 Organization of this book Chapter 2: Fundamental principles of concentrating solar power (CSP) systems Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Concentrating optics 2.3 Limits on concentration 2.4 Focal region flux distributions 2.5 Losses from receivers 2.6 Energy transport and storage 2.7 Power cycles for concentrating solar power (CSP) systems 2.8 Maximizing system efficiency 2.9 Predicting overall system performance 2.10 Economic analysis 2.11 Conclusion Chapter 3: Solar resources for concentrating solar power (CSP) systems Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Solar radiation characteristics and assessment of solar resources 3.3 Measuring solar irradiance 3.4 Deriving solar resources from satellite data 3.5 Annual cycle of direct normal irradiance (DNI) 3.6 Auxiliary meteorological parameters 3.7 Recommendations for solar resource assessment for concentrating solar power (CSP) plants 3.8 Summary and future trends Chapter 4: Site selection and feasibility analysis for concentrating solar power (CSP) systems Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Overview of the process of site selection and feasibility analysis 4.3 Main aspects considered during the pre-feasibility and feasibility phases 4.4 Boundary conditions for a concentrating solar power (CSP) project 4.5 Detailed analysis of a qualifying project location 4.6 Summary and future trends Chapter 5: Socio-economic and environmental assessment of concentrating solar power (CSP) systems Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Environmental assessment of concentrating solar power (CSP) systems 5.3 Socio-economic impacts of concentrating solar power (CSP) systems 5.4 Future trends 5.4.2 Projections of socio-economic impacts 5.5 Summary and conclusions Part II: Technology approaches and potential Chapter 6: Linear Fresnel reflector (LFR) technology Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Historical background 6.3 Areva Solar (formerly Ausra, Solar Heat and Power) 6.4 Solar Power Group (formerly Solarmundo, Solel Europe) 6.5 Industrial Solar (formerly Mirroxx, PSE) 6.6 Novatec Solar (formerly Novatec-Biosol, Turmburg Anlagenbau) 6.7 LFR receivers and thermal performance 6.8 Future trends 6.9 Conclusions Chapter 7: Parabolic-trough concentrating solar power (CSP) systems Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Commercially available parabolic-trough collectors (PTCs) 7.3 Existing parabolic-trough collector (PTC) solar thermal power plants 7.4 Design of parabolic-trough concentrating solar power (CSP) systems 7.5 Operation and maintenance (O&M) of parabolic-trough systems 7.6 Thermal storage systems 7.7 Future trends 7.8 Conclusions Chapter 8: Central tower concentrating solar power (CSP) systems Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 History of central receivers 8.3 Activities since 2005 8.4 Design and optimization of central receiver systems 8.5 Heliostat factors 8.6 Receiver considerations 8.7 Variants on the basic central receiver system 8.8 Field layout and land use 8.9 Future trends 8.11 Acknowledgements Chapter 9: Parabolic dish concentrating solar power (CSP) systems Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Basic principles and historical development 9.3 Current initiatives 9.4 Energy conversion, power cycles and equipment 9.5 System performance 9.6 Optimization of manufacture 9.7 Future trends 9.8 Conclusion Chapter 10: Concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems and applications Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Fundamental characteristics of concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems 10.3 Characteristics of high concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) and low concentration photovoltaic (LCPV) devices and their applications 10.4 Design of concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems 10.5 Examples of concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems 10.6 Future trends 10.7 Conclusions Chapter 11: Thermal energy storage systems for concentrating solar power (CSP) plants Abstract: 11.1 Introduction: relevance of energy storage for concentrating solar power (CSP) 11.2 Sensible energy storage 11.3 Latent heat storage concepts 11.4 Chemical energy storage 11.5 Selecting a storage system for a particular concentrating solar power (CSP) plant 11.6 Future trends 11.7 Conclusion 11.8 Acknowledgement Chapter 12: Hybridization of concentrating solar power (CSP) with fossil fuel power plants Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Solar hybridization approaches 12.3 Fossil boosting and backup of solar power plants 12.4 Solar-aided coal-fired power plants 12.5 Integrated solar combined cycle (ISCC) power plants 12.6 Advanced hybridization systems 12.7 Conclusions and future trends 12.8 Acknowledgements Chapter 13: Integrating a Fresnel solar boiler into an existing coal-fired power plant: a case study Abstract: 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Description of options considered as variables selected for the case study 13.3 Assessment of the solar add-on concept 13.4 Conclusions Chapter 14: The long-term market potential of concentrating solar power (CSP) systems Abstract: 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Factors impacting the market penetration of concentrating solar power (CSP) 14.3 Long-term concentrating solar power (CSP) market potential 14.4 Summary and future trends 14.5 Sources of further information and advice 14.6 Acknowledgements Part III: Optimisation, improvements and applications Chapter 15: Absorber materials for solar thermal receivers in concentrating solar power (CSP) systems Abstract: 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Characterization of selective absorber surfaces 15.3 Types of selective absorbers 15.4 Degradation and lifetime 15.5 Examples of receivers for linearly concentrating collectors 15.6 Conclusion Chapter 16: Optimisation of concentrating solar power (CSP) plant designs through integrated techno-economic modelling Abstract: 16.1 Introduction 16.2 State-of-the-art in simulation and design of concentrating solar power (CSP) plants 16.3 Multivariable optimisation of concentrating solar power (CSP) plants 16.4 Case study definition: optimisation of a parabolic trough power plant with molten salt storage 16.5 Case study results 16.6 Discussion of case study results 16.7 Conclusions and future trends 16.8 Acknowledgements Chapter 17: Heliostat size optimization for central receiver solar power plants Abstract: 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Heliostat design issues and cost analysis 17.3 Category 1: costs constant per unit area irrespective of heliostat size and number 17.4 Category 2: size dependent costs 17.5 Category 3: fixed costs for each heliostat and other costs 17.6 Cost analysis as a function of area: the case of the 148 m2 Advanced Thermal Systems (ATS) glass/metal heliostat 17.7 Additional considerations in analysis of cost as a function of area for the 148 m2 Advanced Thermal Systems (ATS) glass/metal heliostat 17.8 Conclusion Chapter 18: Heat flux and temperature measurement technologies for concentrating solar power(CSP) Abstract: 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Heat flux measurement 18.3 Flux mapping system case studies 18.4 High temperature measurement 18.5 Conclusions Chapter 19: Concentrating solar technologies for industrial process heat and cooling Abstract: 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Technology overview 19.3 Components and system configuration 19.4 Case studies 19.5 Future trends and conclusion Chapter 20: Solar fuels and industrial solar chemistry Abstract: 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Solar chemistry 20.3 Hydrogen production using solar energy 20.4 Solar-thermochemical reactor designs 20.5 Solar-derived fuels 20.6 Other applications of industrial solar chemistry 20.7 Conclusions 20.8 Acknowledgements Index

• ISBN: 978-0-08-101575-9
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
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• Fecha Publicación: 30/06/2016
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