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DOE NASA 1060 78 1; Report; June 1979.
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Up-to-date and specific component data are needed to realistically predict the performance and cost of projected solar thermal power-conversion systems in planning and design studies. Information is needed to determine if new components must be developed for efficient systems or if the
This handbook provides a data base on developed and commercially available power- conversion-system components for Rankine- and Brayton-cycle engines, which have potential application to solar thermal power-generating systems. The status of the Stirling engine is also discussed. Although this prime mover is still in the development stage, it is a viable candidate for this application.
The handbook is not intended as a vehicle for comparing or evaluating manufacturers, their products, or their pricing structures. The information presented is based on data received from the manufacturers. The data encompass a broad power range of 5 to 50 000 kilowatts electric and the principal power- conversion- system components of the organic Rankine, the steam Rankine, the Brayton, and the Stirling cycles. (These cycles are described thermodynamically in appendix A. ) The components discussed are the prime movers (steam and organic turbines, gas turbines, reciprocating expansion engines, and the Stirling engine), pumps, condensers, speed reducers-increasers, and alternating current generators. These components are needed for the conversion of solar thermal power to electric power. The solar boiler-receiver, the controls, and auxiliary equipment external to the power- conversion components are not discussed.
Up-to-date and specific component data are needed to realistically predict the performance and cost of projected solar thermal power-conversion systems in planning and design studies. Information is needed to determine if new components must be developed for efficient systems or if the
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design and performance characteristics of developed and commercially available components adequately meet the system design requirements. Information is also needed on current component development in industry, including performance improvements, product upgrading of existing component designs, and cost and size reductions.This handbook provides a data base on developed and commercially available power- conversion-system components for Rankine- and Brayton-cycle engines, which have potential application to solar thermal power-generating systems. The status of the Stirling engine is also discussed. Although this prime mover is still in the development stage, it is a viable candidate for this application.
The handbook is not intended as a vehicle for comparing or evaluating manufacturers, their products, or their pricing structures. The information presented is based on data received from the manufacturers. The data encompass a broad power range of 5 to 50 000 kilowatts electric and the principal power- conversion- system components of the organic Rankine, the steam Rankine, the Brayton, and the Stirling cycles. (These cycles are described thermodynamically in appendix A. ) The components discussed are the prime movers (steam and organic turbines, gas turbines, reciprocating expansion engines, and the Stirling engine), pumps, condensers, speed reducers-increasers, and alternating current generators. These components are needed for the conversion of solar thermal power to electric power. The solar boiler-receiver, the controls, and auxiliary equipment external to the power- conversion components are not discussed.
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