Dynamic modelling and simulation of linear Fresnel solar field model based on molten salt heat transfer fluid

Elina Hakkarainen, Matti Tähtinen

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    Abstract

    Demonstrations of direct steam generation (DSG) in linear Fresnel collectors (LFC) have given promising results related to higher steam parameters compared to the current state-of-the-art parabolic trough collector (PTC) technology using oil as heat transfer fluid (HTF). However, DSG technology lacks feasible solution for long-term thermal energy storage (TES) system. This option is important for CSP technology in order to offer dispatchable power. Recently, molten salts have been proposed to be used as HTF and directly as storage medium in both line-focusing solar fields, offering storage capacity of several hours. This direct molten salt (DMS) storage concept has already gained operational experience in solar tower power plant, and it is under demonstration phase both in the case of LFC and PTC systems. Dynamic simulation programs offer a valuable effort for design and optimization of solar power plants. In this work, APROS dynamic simulation program is used to model a DMS linear Fresnel solar field with two-tank TES system, and example simulation results are presented in order to verify the functionality of the model and capability of APROS for CSP modelling and simulation.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 21st SolarPACES International Conference
    PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics (AIP)
    ISBN (Print)978-0-7354-1386-3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    Event21st International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2015 - Cape Town, South Africa
    Duration: 13 Oct 201616 Oct 2016

    Publication series

    SeriesAIP Conference Proceedings
    Volume1734
    ISSN0094-243X

    Conference

    Conference21st International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2015
    Abbreviated titleSolarPACES 2015
    Country/TerritorySouth Africa
    CityCape Town
    Period13/10/1616/10/16

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