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EPRI AP 2435 SY; Report; August 1982.
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Solar-thermal conversion systems have potential for widespread use by the electric utility industry. Applications being considered include repowering of existing fossil fuel units, solar 11stand alone11 units, and solar fossil hybrid units. The objective of the overall EPRI Solar-Thermal
Testing was carried out at the DOE-Central Receiver Test Facility from October, 1978 to March, 1979. The solar testing was successfully completed and demonstrated the feasibility of solar energy conversion using a gas cooled receiver. The next step toward commercial utilization of solar power systems is the design and construction of an experimental system where all power generation elements are assembled and operated as a single unit. EPRI has initiated this activity by awarding a contract to Boeing Engineering and Construction (BEC) to design, assemble, and operate a Solar-Fossil Hybrid Full System Experiment. A key goal is to obtain significant involvement of utilities to ensure development of an acceptable concept. The project will be conducted with direct participation of a Utility Test and Operating Group in the various phases of the experiment.
Solar-thermal conversion systems have potential for widespread use by the electric utility industry. Applications being considered include repowering of existing fossil fuel units, solar 11stand alone11 units, and solar fossil hybrid units. The objective of the overall EPRI Solar-Thermal
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Program is to develop equipment, analytical methods, cost information, and operating experience necessary to introduce a new electric power generation resource to the utility industry1s list of options. Early EPRI funded studies showed potential benefits of Brayton-cycle concepts used in a solar-fossil hybrid mode of operation. A central receiver power plant design concept was developed. A development program was prepared which would progress in an orderly manner from a model receiver, through an experimental system, to a pilot plant. The initial phase of that program began in July, 1976 with the design, fabrication, and testing of a 1 MWt Bench Model Solar Receiver.Testing was carried out at the DOE-Central Receiver Test Facility from October, 1978 to March, 1979. The solar testing was successfully completed and demonstrated the feasibility of solar energy conversion using a gas cooled receiver. The next step toward commercial utilization of solar power systems is the design and construction of an experimental system where all power generation elements are assembled and operated as a single unit. EPRI has initiated this activity by awarding a contract to Boeing Engineering and Construction (BEC) to design, assemble, and operate a Solar-Fossil Hybrid Full System Experiment. A key goal is to obtain significant involvement of utilities to ensure development of an acceptable concept. The project will be conducted with direct participation of a Utility Test and Operating Group in the various phases of the experiment.
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