Steady-state and dynamic validation of a parabolic trough collector model using the ThermoCycle Modelica library

[en] Small-capacity (<200 kWel) concentrated solar power plants has been recognized as a promising technology for micro power applications. In particular, parabolic trough collectors have been identified as the most promising focusing technology. In this context, physics-based dynamic model of parabolic trough constitutes a significant tool for the further development of the technology, allowing to evaluate and optimize response times during transients, or to implement and test innovative control strategies. In this contribution, the dynamic model of a parabolic trough line based on the ThermoCycle Modelica library is validated against steady-state and transient experimental results from the parabolic trough test loop available at the Plataforma Solar de Almería, Spain. The simulation results are in good agreement with the measurements, both in steady-state and in transient conditions. The validated model is readily usable to investigate demanding dynamics-based problems for low capacity solar power systems.

Research Center/Unit :

Laboratoire thermodynamique ULiège + Plataformo Solar de Almeria

Disciplines :

Energy

Author, co-author :

Desideri, Adriano ; Université de Liège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Systèmes énergétiques

Dickes, Rémi ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Systèmes énergétiques

Bonilla, Javier; CIEMAT-PSA

Valenzuela, Loreto; CIEMAT-PSA

Quoilin, Sylvain ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Systèmes énergétiques

Lemort, Vincent ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Systèmes énergétiques

Language :

English

Title :

Steady-state and dynamic validation of a parabolic trough collector model using the ThermoCycle Modelica library

Publication date :

01 November 2018

Journal title :

Solar Energy

ISSN :

0038-092X

eISSN :

1471-1257

Publisher :

Elsevier, United Kingdom

Volume :

174

Peer reviewed :

Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi

European Projects :

FP7 - 312643 - SFERA-II - Solar Facilities for the European Research Area-Second Phase

Funders :

CE - Commission Européenne

Available on ORBi :

since 02 November 2018

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