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View article: Analysis of Experimental Data from a Concentrating Parabolic Solar Plant and Comparison with Simulation Model Results
Analysis of Experimental Data from a Concentrating Parabolic Solar Plant and Comparison with Simulation Model Results Open
Among the concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies, the parabolic trough (PT) solar collector is a proven technology mainly used to produce electricity and heat for industrial processes. Since 2003, a stand-alone Molten Salt Parabolic …
View article: Bluesil FLD 550 HT Silicone Oil as Heat Transfer Fluid for Power Plant Applications: Thermal Stability Properties
Bluesil FLD 550 HT Silicone Oil as Heat Transfer Fluid for Power Plant Applications: Thermal Stability Properties Open
Thermal oils have been utilized as heat transfer fluids for several decades in many applications, including industrial facilities, power plants and solar receiver systems. Despite their large employment, very few data are available about o…
View article: Machine Learning and Weather Model Combination for PV Production Forecasting
Machine Learning and Weather Model Combination for PV Production Forecasting Open
Accurate predictions of photovoltaic generation are essential for effectively managing power system resources, particularly in the face of high variability in solar radiation. This is especially crucial in microgrids and grids, where the p…
View article: Concentrated solar heat for the decarbonization of industrial chemical processes: a case study on crude oil distillation
Concentrated solar heat for the decarbonization of industrial chemical processes: a case study on crude oil distillation Open
View article: A Model of Integration between a CSP System and a PV Solar Field Sharing a Solid Particles Two-Tanks Thermal Storage
A Model of Integration between a CSP System and a PV Solar Field Sharing a Solid Particles Two-Tanks Thermal Storage Open
The integration of a CSP tower system with a PV solar field, sharing a thermal energy storage, is modeled and discussed. The tower system uses a new-design solid particle fluidized bed receiver integrated with a thermal storage, where hot …
View article: Comparing Charging Management Strategies for a Charging Station in a Parking Area in North Italy
Comparing Charging Management Strategies for a Charging Station in a Parking Area in North Italy Open
Via the analysis of a set of parking and journey information for vehicles traveling to the parking site at the University of Brescia (Italy), we evaluated the possibility of managing the electric recharging of these vehicles, which are hyp…
View article: Downscaling of Hourly Climate Data for the Assessment of Building Energy Performance
Downscaling of Hourly Climate Data for the Assessment of Building Energy Performance Open
In Italy, the calculation of the energy needs of buildings has been mainly based on quasi-steady state calculation procedures. Nowadays, the increasing interest in more detailed energy analysis for high-efficiency buildings requires more a…
View article: Hybridization of CSP Plants: Characterization of a Molten Salt Heater for Binary and Ternary Nitrate Salt Mixtures Fueled with Gas/Biogas Heaters
Hybridization of CSP Plants: Characterization of a Molten Salt Heater for Binary and Ternary Nitrate Salt Mixtures Fueled with Gas/Biogas Heaters Open
Hybridization of CSP plants with alternative energy sources (fuels) represents a means to improve flexibility of operation, power dispatchability and utilization factor of the plant. New generation CSP plants make use of molten salts as He…
View article: High temperature stability of a commercial terphenyl-based thermal oil
High temperature stability of a commercial terphenyl-based thermal oil Open
View article: Simple FFH pilot experiment model based on DTT-like machine
Simple FFH pilot experiment model based on DTT-like machine Open
View article: Estimation of Direct Normal Irradiance at Antarctica for Concentrated Solar Technology
Estimation of Direct Normal Irradiance at Antarctica for Concentrated Solar Technology Open
The estimation of the average daily, monthly and annual direct normal solar irradiation (DNI) was done in the region hosting the Mario Zucchelli Station, in the bay of Terra Nova (Antarctica). Estimates are based on measurements of direct …
View article: Experimental Study for HIx Concentration by Electro-Electrodialysis (EED) Cells in the Water Splitting Sulfur-Iodine Thermochemical Cycle
Experimental Study for HIx Concentration by Electro-Electrodialysis (EED) Cells in the Water Splitting Sulfur-Iodine Thermochemical Cycle Open
The efficiency of HI concentration/separation from a HIx solution, (mixture of HI/H2O/I2) represents a crucial factor in the sulfur-iodine thermochemical water splitting process for hydrogen production. In this paper, an experimental study…
View article: Hourly forecast of solar radiation up to 48h with two runs of weather research forecast model over Italy
Hourly forecast of solar radiation up to 48h with two runs of weather research forecast model over Italy Open
Growth and vast usage in renewable energy implies better hourly and daily planning for reliable and constant renewable energy distribution. In this sense, the forecast of renewable energy becomes more and more important. In this work, we u…