scholarly journals Parabolic trough collector power plant performance simulation for an interactive solar energy Atlas of Saudi Arabia

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mercedes Ibarra ◽  
Miguel Frasquet ◽  
Abdulaziz Al Rished ◽  
Arttu Tuomiranta ◽  
Sami Gasim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Parabolic Trough ◽  
Performance Simulation ◽  
Parabolic Trough Collector

scholarly journals Design of automation control thermal system integrated with parabolic trough collector based solar plant

2021 ◽  
pp. 218-218
Author(s):  
Anbuchezhian Nattappan ◽  
Suganya Priyadharshini Ganesan ◽  
Velmurugan Thiagarajan ◽  
Krishnamoorthy Ranganathan
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Thermal System ◽  
Solar Concentrator ◽  
Parabolic Trough ◽  
Parabolic Trough Collector ◽  
Automation Control ◽  
Solar Thermal System ◽  
Noisy Condition

This paper presents enhanced design for Automation control of processes involved in a solar system which utilizes programmable logic controller to automate tracking system for obtaining maximum solar radiation. Three areas are involved in this proposed multi area system where first and second area considers solar power plant with thermal system based parabolic trough collector with fixed solar isolation and random isolation of solar energy whereas third area comprises of solar thermal system with dish Stirling realistic unit. Energy efficiency can be increased by using solar concentrator along with Stirling engine. Optimization of gain of the controller is by utilizing crow search novel algorithm. Crow search algorithm is an optimization technique, which provides better performance at complex time varying noisy condition and time in-varying noisy condition. The Proposed controller is evaluated by obtaining the optimized parameters of the system whose comparison is done by operating proposed controller with & without renewable sources of energy thereby revealing better performance for both conditions. Testing is done in different areas with fixed solar isolation and random stisolation of solar energy involved in solar thermal power plant based on parabolic trough collector. Gain and parameters of the controller of the solar power plant are optimized by utilizing automation for operation of solar concentrator with parabolic Trough collector. Data acquisition and monitoring is done by human machine interface (HMI) in order to report safe operation. The Simulation results of integrated solar thermal system involving dish Stirling with parabolic trough collector, shows that dynamic response of the proposed controller operating with renewable solar energy is better than that of non-renewable energy source.

Performance Enhancement of Solar Parabolic Trough Collector Using Intensified Ray Convergence System

2017 ◽  
Vol 867 ◽  
pp. 191-194
Author(s):  
Anbu Manimaran Sukanta ◽  
M. Niranjan Sakthivel ◽  
Gopalsamy Manoranjith ◽  
Loganathan Naveen Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Solar Flux ◽  
Parabolic Trough ◽  
Parabolic Trough Collector ◽  
Chrome Coating ◽  
Convergence System ◽  
And Performance

Solar Energy is one of the forms of Renewable Energy that is available abundantly. This work is executed on the enhancement of the performance of solar parabolic trough collector using Intensified Ray Convergence System (IRCS). This paper distinguishes between the performance of solar parabolic trough collector with continuous dual axis tracking and a fixed solar parabolic trough collector (PTC) facing south (single axis tracking). The simulation and performance of the solar radiations are visualized and analyzed using TRACEPRO 6.0.2 software. The improvement in absorption of solar flux was found to be enhanced by 39.06% in PTC using dual axis tracking, absorption of solar flux increases by 52% to 200% in PTC receiver using perfect mirror than PTC using black chrome coating.

scholarly journals A Comparison Study on the Improved Operation Strategy for a Parabolic trough Solar Power Plant in Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 9576
Author(s):  
Wisam Abed Kattea Al-Maliki ◽  
Adnan G. Tuaamah Al-Hasnawi ◽  
Hasanain A. Abdul Wahhab ◽  
Falah Alobaid ◽  
Bernd Epple
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Heat Transfer Fluid ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Operation Strategy ◽  
Parabolic Trough ◽  
Control Circuits

The present work focuses on the development of a detailed dynamic model of an existing parabolic trough solar power plant (PTSPP) in Spain. This work is the first attempt to analyse the dynamic interaction of all parts, including solar field (SF), thermal storage system (TSS) and power block (PB), and describes the heat transfer fluid (HTF) and steam/water paths in detail. Advanced control circuits, including drum level, economiser water bypass, attemperator and steam bypass controllers, are also included. The parabolic trough power plant is modelled using Advanced Process Simulation Software (APROS). An accurate description of control structures and operation strategy is necessary in order to achieve a reasonable dynamic response. This model would help to identify the best operation strategy due to DNI (direct normal irradiation) variations during the daytime. The operation strategy used in this model has also been shown to be effective compared to decisions made by operators on cloudy periods by improving power plant performance and increasing operating hours.

scholarly journals A Study on Performance Enhancement of Parabolic Trough Collector

2020 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 01030
Author(s):  
Aditya Bawane ◽  
Sanjay Lakade ◽  
Virendra Bhojwani
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
System Performance ◽  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
3D Analysis ◽  
Energy Extraction ◽  
Parabolic Trough ◽  
Parabolic Trough Collector ◽  
Glass Cover ◽  
Parabolic Collector

Solar energy is available in abundant quantity which can be utilized for thermal and power generation applications. The maximum solar energy extraction for application is challenging. This review focuses on the performance enhancement of parabolic trough collector. Heat transfer through absorber tube, various nanofluids with concentration is stated. Thermal efficiency increases due to the use of parabolic collector with booster reflector and glass cover over the system performance. The complex 3D analysis (ANSYS) gives accurate distribution of heat flux over the absorber tube.

BRAKINE: A Programming Software for the Performance Simulation of Brayton and Rankine Cycle Plants

1995 ◽  
Vol 209 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
J E A Roy-Aikins
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Rankine Cycle ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Performance Simulation ◽  
Working Cycle ◽  
Component Matching ◽  
Analysis Computer ◽  
Combined Cycles ◽  
Programming Software ◽  
Analysis Computer Program

BRAKINE is a component-matching thermodynamic analysis computer program designed to simulate both the design point and off-design steady state performance of arbitrary BRAyton or RanKINE cycle plants, or of combined cycles and cogeneration processes. Plant performance can be appraised by simulating either all fluid streams or only those streams that completely describe the working cycle. A power plant is assumed to be constructed in modular form with each component handling a specific thermodynamic process. As a result, flexibility of operation is provided by the use of ‘codewords’, which allow the user to simulate any plant type by stacking in the appropriate sequence the various modules that describe the performances of the components that make up the plant. This paper describes the mechanics of operation of BRAKINE and concludes that the program is a useful tool for power plant performance simulation.

scholarly journals Design of a parabolic trough concentrated solar power plant in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 160 ◽  
pp. 02005
Author(s):  
Wael Al-Kouz ◽  
Jamal Nayfeh ◽  
Alberto Boretti
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Concentrated Solar Power ◽  
Parabolic Trough

The paper discusses the design options for a concentrated solar power plant in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The specific conditions, in terms of weather and sun irradiance, are considered, including sand and dust, humidity, temperature and proximity to the sea. Different real-world experiences are then considered, to understand the best design to adapt to the specific conditions. Concentrated solar power solar tower with thermal energy storage such as Crescent Dunes, or concentrated solar power solar tower without thermal energy storage but boost by natural gas combustion such as Ivanpah are disregarded for the higher costs, the performances well below the design, and the extra difficulties for the specific location such as temperatures, humidity and sand/dust that suggest the use of an enclosed trough. Concentrated solar power parabolic trough without thermal energy storage such as Genesis or Mojave, of drastically reduced cost and much better performances, do not provide however the added value of thermal energy storage and dispatchability that can make interesting Concentrated solar power vs. alternatives such as wind and solar photovoltaic. Thus, the concentrated solar power parabolic trough with thermal energy storage of Solana, of intermediate costs and best performances, albeit slightly lower than the design values, is selected. This design will have to be modified to enclosed trough and adopt a Seawater, Once-trough condenser. Being the development peculiar, a small scale pilot plant is suggested before a full-scale development.

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