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Power Kinetics, Inc. (PKI) is building a solar power station to be installed on the island of Molokai, Hawaii under a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy. The station will consist of five modules to produce 50 kW each. These consist of a 306m point focus collector with polar axis
Power Kinetics, Inc. (PKI) is building a solar power station to be installed on the island of Molokai, Hawaii under a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy. The station will consist of five modules to produce 50 kW each. These consist of a 306m point focus collector with polar axis
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tracking, a ground mounted steam engine driving an induction generator via a cam clutch, an oil-fired boiler and superheater, and a water cooled condenser. The steam system will produce 363 kg of steam per hour at 6.89 MPa. The temperature at the exit of the solar receiver will be 280°C and at the outlet of the superheater, 450°C. The boiler can produce the steam when there is no sun. Show Less