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Control system development for a 1 MW/e/ solar thermal power plant

Abstract

The point-focusing distributed receiver power plant considered consists of a number of power modules delivering power to a central collection point. Each power module contains a parabolic dish concentrator with a closed-cycle receiver/turbine/alternator assembly. Currently, a single-module prototype plant is under construction. The major control system tasks required are related to concentrator pointing control, receiver temperature control, and turbine speed control. Attention is given to operational control details, control hardware and software, and aspects of CRT output display.

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Daubert, E. R., Bergthold, F. M., Jr., Fulton, D. G.. 1981-01-01. Control system development for a 1 MW/e/ solar thermal power plant. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19820028266

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