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Cost-performance comparison of water-steam receivers for solar central electric power plants

P. De Laquil,C. Schafer,S Faas-1980-12-01
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An evaluation of the relative cost performance of large solar central receiver electric power plants utilizing water/steam receivers has been performed. The investigation consisted of a systems integration of receiver conceptual designs from three major boiler manufacturers with advanced turbine conditions and thermal storage designs. The methodology and results of the evaluation are described. The results of the evaluation are described. The results indicate which combinations of receiver designs, storage types and thermodynamic conditions hold promise for significant cost performance improvements when compared to first-generation water/steam technology.

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An evaluation of the relative cost performance of large solar central receiver electric power plants utilizing water/steam receivers has been performed. The investigation consisted of a systems integration of receiver conceptual designs from three major boiler manufacturers with advanced turbine conditions and thermal storage designs. The methodology and results of the evaluation are described. The results of the evaluation are described. The results indicate which combinations of receiver designs, storage types and thermodynamic conditions hold promise for significant cost performance improvements when compared to first-generation water/steam technology.

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Boiler (water heating)Steam turbineProcess engineeringThermal power stationThermal energy storageElectric powerThermalEnvironmental science

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