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In the introductory and concluding chapters this book strive to satisfy the needs of the interested lay reader by addressing the potential, advantages, and costs of solar power plants. For the interested student, scientist, or technically oriented lay person the physical principles of insolation, its variability, concentration, and most efficient use are developed in some detail. Finally, experimental and theoretical developments in the recently created field of solar driven chemistry (via thermal, quantum, or electrical excitation) are described. The contributions in this book are written by leading solar scientists and engineering experts whose extensive background and experience in solar energy lend authenticity and completeness to the book. Design aspects of, and results from large experimental and demonstration plants are described by individuals who were directly involved in the design and testing of many of these plants. Consideration of the viability and future economics of large-scale solar power generation provides an outlook on the energy contributions which can be expected from an optional future supply of abundant and renewable energy, having little impact on the environment. This provides the rationale for the continued commitment to the development of solar power technologies by researchers, engineers, and industry. The eventual depletion of, or future political attacks on our energy supply will have less serious impact once this renewable option is in place.

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Author:   C.-J. Winter ,  Rudolf L. Sizmann ,  Lorin L. Vant-Hull
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.668kg
ISBN:  

9783642647598

ISBN 10:   3642647596
Pages:   425
Publication Date:   01 October 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 The Energy Heptagon.- 2 Solar Radiation Conversion.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Solar Radiant Flux.- 2.3 Thermodynamic Quality of Solar Radiation.- 2.4 Concentration of Radiation.- 2.5 Conversion to Heat.- 2.6 Conversion of Radiation to Electrical Energy.- 2.7 Photochemical Conversion.- 2.8 Appendix 1: Measurement of Solar Radiation.- 2.9 Appendix 2: Frequently Used Symbols.- 3 Concentrator Optics.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Basic Optics.- 3.3 Concentration Optics.- 3.4 Ideal Concentrators.- 3.5 Parabolic Geometries.- 3.6 Other Concentrating Geometries.- 3.7 Central Receivers.- 3.8 Design Issues and Constraints.- 3.9 System Sizing.- 3.10 Appendix: Frequently Used Symbols.- 4 Aspects of Solar Power Plant Engineering.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Solar and Conventional Power Plants: Similarities and Differences.- 4.3 Engineering Aspects.- 4.4 Design Aspects.- 5 Thermal Receivers.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Principles and Concepts for Energy Transfer.- 5.3 Thermal and Thermodynamic Basis for Receiver Design.- 5.4 Physical Interactions.- 5.5 Engineering Methods of Computation.- 5.6 Receiver Designs.- 5.7 Relationships Between Design and Type of Application.- 5.8 Status and Prospects.- 5.9 Measurement Techniques.- 5.10 Receiver Loss Calculation Examples.- 5.11 Appendix: Frequently Used Terms.- 6 Thermal Storage for Solar Power Plants.- 6.1 Impact of Storage on Solar Power Plants.- 6.2 Media for Thermal Storage.- 6.3 State-of-the-art of Thermal Storage for Solar Power Plants.- 6.4 Appendix: Frequently Used Symbols.- 7 Thermal Solar Power Plants Experience.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Farm Solar Power Plants with Line-Focussing Collectors.- 7.3 Farm Solar Power Plants with Point-Focussing Collectors.- 7.4 Central Receiver Solar Power Plants with Heliostat Fields.- 7.5 Individual Dish Solar Power Plants.- 7.6 Comparison of Thermal Solar Power Plants.- 7.7 Test Sites for Solar-Thermal R&D.- 7.8 Thermal Solar Power Plant Modelling and Calculation Codes.- 7.9 Appendix: Solar Thermal Facility Data.- 8 Photovoltaic Power Stations.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Technical Aspects of Solar Cells.- 8.3 Status of Solar Cell Development.- 8.4 Photovoltaic Modules.- 8.5 Power Conditioning Systems.- 8.6 Supporting Structures.- 8.7 Tracking and Concentrating Systems.- 8.8 Design Considerations for Grid-Connected Power Plants.- 8.9 PV Plant Operating Experience.- 8.10 Photovoltaic Solar Systems Modelling and Calculation Codes.- 8.11 Appendix: Frequently Used Symbols.- 8.12 Appendix: Photovoltaic Facility Data.- 9 Solar Fuels and Chemicals, Solar Hydrogen.- 9.1 Introduction.- 9.2 Endothermal Chemical Processes Coupled with Solar Energy.- 9.3 Receiver-Reactors for Solar Chemical Applications.- 9.4 High Temperature Processes for Fuels and Chemicals Production.- 9.5 Additional Chemical Processing Using Solar Energy.- 9.6 Steam/Carbondioxide Reforming of Methane - A Candidate Process.- 9.7 High Temperature Processes by Direct Absorption of Solar Radiation.- 9.8 Electrolytic Production of Hydrogen with Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Power Plants.- 10 Cost Analysis of Solar Power Plants.- 10.1 SPP Technologies in Comparison.- 10.2 Investment, Operating and Maintenance Cost.- 10.3 Power Plant Cost Analysis and Comparison.- 10.4 Market Considerations.- Appendix A: Glossary of Terms.- A.1 Solar Resource Terminology.- A.2 Solar Thermal Terminology.- A.3 Photovoltaic Terminology.- A.4 Financial Terminology.- Appendix B: Abbreviations and Acronyms.- B.1 Radiation, Solar.- B.2 Thermal.- B.3 Photovoltaic.- B.4 Cost/Economic.- B.5 Acronyms.

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