Integration of concentrated solar power (CSP) and circulating fluidized bed (CFB) power plants: Final results of the COMBO-CFB project

Suvi Suojanen, Elina Hakkarainen, Ari Kettunen, Jukka Kapela, Juha Paldanius, Minttu Tuononen, Istvan Selek, Jenö Kovács, Matti Tähtinen

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    Abstract

    Hybridization of solar energy together with another energy source is an option to provide heat and power reliably on demand. Hybridization allows decreasing combustion related fuel consumption and emissions, assuring stable grid connection and cutting costs of concentrated solar power technology due to shared power production equipment. The research project "Integration of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Power Plants" (COMBO-CFB) has been carried out to investigate the technical possibilities and limitations of the concept. The main focus was on the effect of CSP integration on combustion dynamics and on the joint power cycle, and on the interactions of subsystems. The research provides new valuable experimental data and knowhow about dynamic behaviour of CFB combustion under boundary conditions of the hybrid system. Limiting factors for maximum solar share in different hybridization schemes and suggestions for enhancing the performance of the hybrid system are derived.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSolarPACES 2016
    Subtitle of host publicationInternational Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems
    PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics (AIP)
    ISBN (Print)978-0-7354-1522-5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 27 Jun 2017
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    Event22nd International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2016 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Duration: 11 Oct 201614 Oct 2016

    Publication series

    SeriesAIP Conference Proceedings
    Volume1850
    ISSN0094-243X

    Conference

    Conference22nd International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2016
    Abbreviated titleSolarPACES 2016
    Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
    CityAbu Dhabi
    Period11/10/1614/10/16

    Keywords

    • CSP
    • concentrated solar power
    • conventional power plant
    • circulating fluidized bed power plant
    • hybrid power plant
    • dynamic simulation
    • Apros

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