Characteristics of the Barstow Solar Pilot Plant are outlined, including: general plant characteristics; plant technical information covering the heliostat collector field, heat transfer and power conversion, thermal storage, and control and data system; design point conditions and assumptions; power rating; and characterizing efficiencies. (ERA citation 08:017635)
Functional and Performance Characteristics for the 10-MWe Solar-Thermal Central-Receiver Pilot Plant
1981
20 pages
Report
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English
Solar Energy , Electric Power Production , Barstow solar pilot plant , Operation , Maintenance , Testing , Energy yield , Heliostats , Solar tracking , External receivers , Steam generators , Turbines , Electric generators , Sensible heat storage , Computerized control systems , Data acquisition systems , Design , Auxiliary systems , Efficiency , Land use , Weight , Cost , Specifications , ERDA/140702