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Techno-Economic Analysis of a Solar Calciner for CO2 Emissions Reduction in the Chilean Cement Industry Open
Clinker, constituting approximately 72% of cement's composition, is produced through an energy-intensive process that significantly contributes to CO2 emissions. This study explores the integration of a solar calciner into the Chilean ceme…
View article: Site-tailored configuration of integrated water-energy-food-environment systems using open software - case study of two Colombian sites
Site-tailored configuration of integrated water-energy-food-environment systems using open software - case study of two Colombian sites Open
The smart integration of water, energy, food and environment systems can tap cross-sectoral synergies enhancing supply security while reducing environmental impact. Integrated water-energy-food-environment systems (iWEFEs) are especially v…
Experimental Demonstration of a mass flow determination in Concentrated solar systems via collector defocusing using Time-of-Flight method Open
An optimized mass flow distribution of heat transfer fluid (HTF) and its understanding are essential for an effective solar field operation in a concentrated solar thermal (CST) system. Typically, the flow of HTF through a solar field of l…
Usage of Artificial Intelligence for Prediction of CSP Plant Parameters Open
Artificial intelligence offers the opportunity to use the large amounts of data from commercial CSP power plants to supplement the experience of operations personnel through accurate predictions to optimize predictive maintenance and opera…
Vacuum Loss Detection of PTC in CSP Plants via Temperature-Sensors Open
The efficient operation of a solar field is an essential factor for the commercial operation of a concentrating solar power (CSP) plant. In addition to predictive control for the highest possible constant outlet temperature at high mass fl…
Mass flow distribution measurement in concentrated solar power plants via thermal time-of-flight method Open
To maximize the thermal efficiency of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants with a Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) field, mass flow of the individual loops must be controlled carefully with the aim of achieving optimal loop outlet temper…
Case Study on Decarbonization Strategies for LNG Export Terminals Using Heat and Power from CSP/PV Hybrid Plants Open
The race towards decarbonization is driving major oil and gas companies to explore means to use renewable heat and power for their plants as part of their commitment to reduce their carbon intensity by 80% to 100% by 2050 [1]. In terms of …
Facilitating the Planning of integrated Water-Energy-Food-Environment Systems through Open Software Open
Addressing climate change, environmental degradation, and resource scarcity while ensuring the basic supply of the growing earth population are fundamental global challenges. In this context, the integration of water, energy, food, and env…
Solar Thermal Energy Systems Open
This book provides insights into the logic and methods of transferring physical fundamentals into an operative technical system.
Adhesive materials in solar-thermal collectors: Results of seven years field exposure and accelerated aging tests used to simulate 25 years of operation Open
The adhesive joint takes over multiple functions in the solar thermal collector, such as the structural bonding, the absorption of thermal stress of the transparent cover to the collector housing, and the sealing of the collector with resp…
Guiding the data collection for integrated Water-Energy-Food-Environment systems using a pilot smallholder farm in Costa Rica Open
Smart integration of water, energy, agriculture, and environmental systems can create synergies, increase socio-economic benefits, and minimize environmental impact. However, effective planning of integrated water-energy-food-environment s…
WEFE data collection for a pilot smallholder farm in Costa Rica Open
In-situ and remote data collection of environmental and socioeconomic data for the planning of integrated water, energy, food, and environment systems for the case study of a smallholder farm in Costa Rica.
WEFE data collection for a pilot smallholder farm in Costa Rica Open
In-situ and remote data collection of environmental and socioeconomic data for the planning of integrated water, energy, food, and environment systems for the case study of a smallholder farm in Costa Rica.
WEFE data collection for a pilot smallholder farm in Costa Rica Open
In-situ and remote data collection of environmental and socioeconomic data for the planning of integrated water, energy, food, and environment systems for the case study of a smallholder farm in Costa Rica.
WEFE data collection for a pilot smallholder farm in Costa Rica Open
In-situ and remote data collection of environmental and socioeconomic data for the planning of integrated water, energy, food, and environment systems for the case study of a smallholder farm in Costa Rica.
WEFE data collection for a pilot smallholder farm in Costa Rica Open
In-situ and remote data collection of environmental and socioeconomic data for the planning of integrated water, energy, food, and environment systems for the case study of a smallholder farm in Costa Rica.
OWEFE—open modeling framework for integrated water, energy, food, and environment systems Open
The integrated approach to managing the fundamental resources for human life, namely, water, energy, food, and the environment as their irreplaceable foundation, presents a profound opportunity for sustainable development. However, despite…
Case study on decarbonization strategies for LNG export terminals using heat and power from CSP/PV hybrid plants Open
The race towards decarbonization is driving major oil and gas companies to explore means to use renewable heat and power for their plants as part of their commitment to reduce their carbon intensity by 80% to 100% by 2050 (Holbrook, 2023).…
Road map towards the demonstration of a linear fresnel collector using a single tube receiver Open
The new technology of the linear Fresnel-collector shows the potential to reach significant market shares in the emerging global solar thermal power market. Our aim is to build and operate a full-size demonstration collector to gather expe…
Separation of latitude-dependent and climate-dependent effects of CSP power plant performance Open
Using artificially generated weather data for different latitudes from 0° to 40° and for DNI levels from 2400 to 3600 kWh/(m2a) the variation of seasonally variable generation has been investigated. The effects of weather and latitude thus…
View article: Dynamic performance evaluation of line-concentrating steam collectors
Dynamic performance evaluation of line-concentrating steam collectors Open
This publication presents a newly developed procedure for performance evaluation of direct steam generating collectors. Performance testing and evaluation of solar collectors operating with direct steam are not yet standardized, since accr…
View article: Enhanced dynamic performance evaluation method of line-concentrating solar collectors
Enhanced dynamic performance evaluation method of line-concentrating solar collectors Open
This publication presents an enhanced dynamic performance testing method for line-concentrating solar thermal collectors. To fully exploit the potential of concentrating solar power and legitimize investments within this sector, a reliable…
View article: Improved in situ performance testing of line-concentrating solar collectors: Comprehensive uncertainty analysis for the selection of measurement instrumentation
Improved in situ performance testing of line-concentrating solar collectors: Comprehensive uncertainty analysis for the selection of measurement instrumentation Open
Accurate and complete performance evaluation is playing a major role in the further development of concentrating solar collectors. To ensure dependable test results, an appropriate testing and evaluation procedure is required. Moreover, th…
View article: State of the art of performance evaluation methods for concentrating solar collectors
State of the art of performance evaluation methods for concentrating solar collectors Open
For the development and establishment of concentrating solar thermal collectors a reliable and comparable performance testing and evaluation is of great importance. To ensure a consistent performance testing in the area of low- temperature…
A learning curve for solar thermal power Open
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Combined solar thermal and photovoltaic power plants – An approach to 24h solar electricity? Open
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