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Solar-thermal power technical and management support. Program summary report

Description: Support activities described are: preparation of the significant development weekly reports; preparation of briefings for the Solar Thermal Power Systems Program; preparation of the Annual Thermal Power Systems Technical Progress Report; Integrated Solar Thermal/Industrial Process Heat Program Plan; review of the Storage Technology Development Program for Thermal Power Systems; and review of the Thermal Power Systems Multiyear Plan. A draft of the Goals and Requirements Section of the Integrate… more
Date: March 9, 1979
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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High Temperature Line Focus Central Receiver System cost and performance objectives

Description: DOE is currently funding a study to determine if recent advances in line focus technology provide this solar concept with an economic potential comparable to the first generation Point Focus central receiver system for generation of electricity. This report was prepared in support of this effort and has the following specific objectives: (1) Determine the High Temperature Line Focus System (HTLFS) performance and cost goals required for the system to be economically competitive with first gener… more
Date: November 16, 1978
Creator: Coggi, J. V.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Transient simulation of the MDAC receiver test panel in its STTF test configuration

Description: The initial transient simulation of the McDonnell-Douglas (MDAC) receiver experiment integrated with the Solar Thermal Test Facility (STTF) configuration is described. The recently developed STTF computer simulation program was used for the simulation. The program was amended to include MDAC receiver experiment and the hardware modifications to the STTF facility as required to support the experiment. The thermal-hydraulic transients of the MDAC once-through steam generator for the 10 MW/sub t/ … more
Date: June 15, 1978
Creator: Zondervan, K. L.; Best, E. N.; Jamieson, R. A. & Coggi, J. V.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Corrosion of Stainless and Carbon Steels in Molten Mixtures of Industrial Nitrates

Description: Corrosion behavior of two stainless steels and carbon steel in mixtures of NaNO{sub 3} and KNO{sub 3} was evaluated to determine if impurities found in commodity grades of alkali nitrates aggravate corrosivity as applicable to an advanced solar thermal energy system. Corrosion tests were conducted for 7000 hours with Types 304 and 316 stainless steels at 570C and A36 carbon steel at 316C in seven mixtures of NaNO{sub 3} and KNO{sub 3} containing variations in impurity concentrations. Corrosion … more
Date: March 1994
Creator: Goods, S. H.; Bradshaw, R. W.; Prairie, M. R. & Chavez, J. M.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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System Performance and Cost Sensitivity Comparisons of Stretched Membrane Heliostat Reflectors with Current Generation Glass/Metal Concepts

Description: Heliostat costs have long been recognized as a major factor in the cost of solar central receiver plants. Research on stretched membrane heliostats has been emphasized because of their potential as a cost-effective alternative to current glass/metal designs. However, the cost and performance potential of stretched membrane heliostats from a system perspective has not been studied until this time. The optical performance of individual heliostats is predicted here using results established in pre… more
Date: December 1, 1985
Creator: Murphy, L. M.; Anderson, J. V.; Short, W. & Wendelin, T.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Dollars from sense: The economic benefits of renewable energy

Description: This document illustrates direct economic benefits, including job creation, of renewable energy technologies. Examples of electricity generation from biomass, wind power, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, and geothermal energy are given, with emphasis on the impact of individual projects on the state and local community. Employment numbers at existing facilities are provided, including total national employment for each renewable industry where available. Renewable energy technologies offer … more
Date: September 1, 1997
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Comparison of solar pond concepts for electrical power generation

Description: The objectives of this study were to: (1) Identify the various solar pond concepts for electric power generation, including but not limited to: (a) nonconvective salt gradient solar pond, (b) ponds with various plastic or other membranes at suitable locations to minimize or eliminate convection, (c) ponds which are totally or partially gelled to reduce or eliminate convection, and (d) shallow convecting ponds; (2) analyze and compare the performance of these various concepts; and (3) estimate t… more
Date: October 1, 1975
Creator: Drumheller, K.; Duffy, J. B.; Harling, O. K.; Knutsen, C. A.; McKinnon, M. A.; Peterson, P. L. et al.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Solar Central Receiver Prototype Heliostat. Volume II. Phase II planning (preliminary)

Description: A currently planned DOE program will develop and construct a 10 MW/sub e/ Pilot Plant to demonstrate the feasibility and operational characteristics of Solar Central Receiver Power Generation. The field of heliostats is a major element of the Solar Central Receiver Power Generation system. The primary objective of the program described is to establish and verify the manufacturability, performance, durability, and maintenance requirements of the commercial plant heliostat design. End products of… more
Date: June 1, 1978
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Assembly and comparison of available solar hot water system reliability databases and information.

Description: Solar hot water (SHW) systems have been installed commercially for over 30 years, yet few quantitative details are known about their reliability. This report describes a comprehensive analysis of all of the known major previous research and data regarding the reliability of SHW systems and components. Some important conclusions emerged. First, based on a detailed inspection of ten-year-old systems in Florida, about half of active systems can be expected to fail within a ten-year period. Second,… more
Date: May 1, 2009
Creator: Menicucci, David F. (Building Specialists, Inc., Albuquerque, NM)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Line-focus solar central power systems, Phase I. Monthly technical progress report, 29 September 1978-31 October 1978

Description: The objectives of this contract are to provide a conceptual design of a commercial High Temperature Line-Focus 100 MWe Central Power Plant that can produce low cost electricity. To achieve this objective, parametric analyses of the subsystems will be performed to optimize the system. The cost of the optimized plant and its cost of electricity will be used to make an assessment of its potential for commercialization. Progress is reported.
Date: November 1, 1978
Creator: Slemmons, A J
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The integration of renewable energy sources into electric power transmission systems

Description: Renewable energy technologies such as photovoltaics, solar thermal power plants, and wind turbines are nonconventional, environmentally attractive sources of energy that can be considered for electric power generation. Many of the areas with abundant renewable energy resources (very sunny or windy areas) are far removed from major load centers. Although electrical power can be transmitted over long distances of many hundreds of miles through high-voltage transmission lines, power transmission s… more
Date: July 1, 1995
Creator: Barnes, P. R.; Dykas, W. P.; Kirby, B. J.; Purucker, S. L. & Lawler, J. S.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Solar energy systems simulation and analysis. 1st quarterly progress report, September 30-December 30, 1979

Description: The primary objective of this contract is to generate User's Guides for several University of Houston developed codes relating to the performance and optimization of solar power tower or solar central receiver systems. Although certain planned generalizations of the codes for a user's version have been delayed until the second quarter, an acceptable outline of the User's Guide has been produced, and documentation is underway. During the second quarter a draft of this user's guide will be prepar… more
Date: January 20, 1980
Creator: Vant-Hull, L.L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Feasibility study: management of selected aspects of the advanced Solar Thermal Technology Program by a University consortium. Final report, June 1, 1980-February 28, 1981

Description: To increase the involvement of universities and advanced technology industries in task-oriented supporting research for the Solar Thermal Energy System (STES) program, organizational issues are considered. A generic and discipline focused program is considered which could provide applied research capabilities for all elements in the STES program. A management structure is presented which is organized around the management and research capabilities of universities. The proposed organization stru… more
Date: February 1, 1981
Creator: Hildebrandt, A.F. & Brown, J.H.U.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Line-focus solar central power systems, Phase I. Monthly technical progress report, 28 February 1979-31 March 1979

Description: The work performed during the sixth month of the Phase I study of the High Temperature Line-Focus Solar Central Power System is summarized. During the reporting period, subsystem and system parametric analyses were essentially completed. The conceptual design of the system has been initiated. Annual levelized busbar energy costs of 59 mills/kWh are projected for the 80th plant.
Date: April 1, 1979
Creator: Slemmons, A J
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Preliminary definition of Barstow standard cloud model

Description: The motion of cloud shadows across a collector field for a central receiver solar power plant can affect the design of such a facility. Cloud models were developed to be used for basis of design in technology areas. The first effect, that of the temperature gradient, is simulated by postulating the worst case cloud situation. The cyclic effects require realistic cloud shadow time histories for simulation. Cloud shadow models were developed to determine probable cloud type, the cloud area and sh… more
Date: April 5, 1978
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Requirements study for the 10MW Solar Thermal Pilot Plant Master Control Subsystem

Description: The requirements for the Master Control Subsystem (MCS) for the Ten Megawatt Solar Thermal Pilot Plant are defined. Fundamental objectives, a basic definition of pilot plant operating modes, and a mode transition matrix are discussed. Specific MCS requirements are derived in terms of a requirements tree. A detailed plant configuration diagram containing all possible combinations of modes and control methods is included. Finally, control constraints and subsystem control requirements are summari… more
Date: June 1, 1978
Creator: Leatherman, R. H. & Nelson, N. A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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BALDR-1: a solar thermal system simulation

Description: A solar thermal system simulation (BALDR-1) was written in a modular fashion to facilitate expansion and modification. The flexibility of the simulation is derived, in part, from the use of three separate models to constitute the system simulation: FIELD, POWER, and ECON. Each model can be run independently, or they may be coupled and run as a set. The FIELD code models the optical and thermal performance of the collector field. It has separate optical and thermal performance routines for each … more
Date: January 1, 1980
Creator: Finegold, J.G. & Herlevich, F.A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Article
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Assessment of solar thermal conversion options for small power systems applications

Description: Under the sponsorship of the Small Power Systems Branch of the Division of Central Solar Technology, US Department of Energy, the Pacific Northwest Laboratory (PNL) is performing a project to identify, evaluate, and rank alternative solar thermal conversion concepts that have the potential for achieving commercial success as small electric power generation systems (1-10 MW/sub e/) with initial commercialization by the mid-1980s. Discussed are the tasks established for this project and the appro… more
Date: January 1, 1978
Creator: Apley, W.J.; Laity, W.W. & Schulte, S.C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Article
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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10-MWe solar-thermal central-receiver pilot plant, solar-facilities design integration: plant-support subsystem procurement documentation (RADL Item 7-44D)

Description: Purchase specifications are given for the specific long lead items to be procured for the 10 MWe Solar Pilot Plant. The hardware is grouped into two categories: 480 Volt Load Center and 480 Volt Motor Control Centers; and Power, Control and Instrumentation Cable. The purchase orders for each procurement are included. Need dates for each item are identified. (LEW)
Date: September 1, 1980
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Meteorological data for SRI study of mesoscale weather effects by pilot plant

Description: The data required to estimate the probability of occurrence of initial meteorological conditions leading to an effect on the weather by the pilot solar thermal electric plant are discussed. No completely appropriate data summaries are available. Vertical atmospheric profiles are the most appropriate source of raw data for a statistical analysis, but these are not available from the pilot plant location either. The available stability data for the pilot plant site are presented. A procedure is o… more
Date: May 7, 1980
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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10-MWe solar-thermal central-receiver pilot plant. Phase II. Planning

Description: The various considerations related to the Phase II schedules, material control and personnel training required to effectively implement the program are presented. The flow charts and schedules required to accomplish fabrication, installation, checkout, and personnel training to support the Pilot Plant schedule are identified. The planning addresses receiving, storage and shipment of raw materials, subassemblies, component, subsystems, and complete assemblies. The vendor activities and the major… more
Date: August 1, 1979
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Siting Utility-Scale Concentrating Solar Power Projects

Description: In 2002, Congress asked the U.S. Department of Energy to develop and scope out an initiative to fulfill the goal of having 1,000 megawatts (MW) of new parabolic trough, power tower, and dish engine solar capacity supplying the southwestern United States. In this paper, we present a review of the solar resource for Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico. These four states have the greatest number of ''premium'' solar sites in the country and each has a renewable portfolio standard (RPS). We… more
Date: January 1, 2005
Creator: Mehos, M. & Owens, B.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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