Modeling, transient simulations and parametric studies of parabolic trough collectors with thermal energy storage

Akba T., Baker D., GÜVENÇ YAZICIOĞLU A.

SOLAR ENERGY, vol.199, pp.497-509, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 199
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.solener.2020.01.079
  • Journal Name: SOLAR ENERGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, Aerospace Database, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Computer & Applied Sciences, Environment Index, Geobase, INSPEC, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.497-509
  • Keywords: Concentrating solar power, Parabolic trough collector, Thermal energy storage, Solar thermal energy, Two-tank storage, POWER, PLANTS
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

For investigating the system response of parabolic trough collector heat generating system, a plant with parabolic trough collector field and two-tank molten salt thermal energy storage model with component-level control algorithm is developed for managing various working conditions. The model is transient inside the components and responds with hourly weather and demand data. The main purpose of this work is providing an alternative design methodology that focuses on the collector field, and storage size by investment, location, and load type.