Title: Central tower systems using the Brayton cycle
Abstract: Solar-hybrid gas-turbine (SHGT) systems are a promising alternative to conventional solar thermal power plants, as gas turbine systems are cost effective and can reach higher efficiencies than steam cycles. Therefore, SHGT systems offer the potential for future reduction of solar electricity cost, while providing full dispatchability with the integrated hybrid option. Additional advantages are the reduced water consumption, the integrated hybrid option, fast system response, and simple plant control. Past developments in SHGT systems are summarized, and the actual status of the technology is discussed. The requirements for adaptation of commercial gas turbines and for the associated high-temperature receivers are outlined. Several configurations for the gas turbine cycle are described. Results of thermodynamic and techno-economic studies are discussed, supporting the economic potential of SHGT systems.
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Date: 2016-11-22
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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