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EPRI ER 403 SY; Report; August 1976.
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ABSTRACT:
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) awarded Boeing a contract to examine the technical feasibility of a high temperature, gas cooled central receiver for producing electric power from solar energy using a closed Brayton helium cycle. Feasibility was examined in terms of system
The scope of the study also included system/subsystem definition for employing the central receiver design in a solar plant and predicting plant performance. Conceptual designs of several thermal energy storage devices were defined, integrated into plant performance and operational models, and evaluated with energy cost as the criteria.
The information developed during the study is highlighted in this final summary report. A final technical report has been prepared which provides additional detail. The final technical report, and interim reports are available from EPRI.
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) awarded Boeing a contract to examine the technical feasibility of a high temperature, gas cooled central receiver for producing electric power from solar energy using a closed Brayton helium cycle. Feasibility was examined in terms of system
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life, efficiency, cost, and technology requirements. These considerations have been implemented into the conceptual design of a receiver for utilization in a 100 megawatt output solar plant. The rationale is provided which supports the configuration, equipment arrangement, and material choices. Thermal cycling tests simulating a 30-year lifetime of the receiver's heat exchangers at operational temperatures to 8 l 6°C (I 500°F) were performed to select materials. Preliminary design considerations were made for a 1 megawatt bench model receiver to verify the full scale receiver. Preliminary planning was developed for a 10 megawatt electrical pilot plant to follow the receiver verification.The scope of the study also included system/subsystem definition for employing the central receiver design in a solar plant and predicting plant performance. Conceptual designs of several thermal energy storage devices were defined, integrated into plant performance and operational models, and evaluated with energy cost as the criteria.
The information developed during the study is highlighted in this final summary report. A final technical report has been prepared which provides additional detail. The final technical report, and interim reports are available from EPRI.
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