The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems

Informationen zum Autor Dr Peter Heller is Head of the Department of Qualification at the Institute of Solar Research, German Aerospace Center, Germany. Klappentext The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems: Analysis, Measurement, and Assessment offers a unique overview of the information on the state-of-the-art of analysis, measurement, and assessment of the performance of concentrated solar power (CSP) components and systems in a comprehensive, compact, and complete manner. Following an introductory chapter to CSP systems and the fundamental principles of performance assessment, individual chapters explore the component performance of mirrors and receivers. Further expert-written chapters look at system performance assessment, durability testing, and solar resource forecasting for CSP systems. A final chapter gives an outlook on the actual methods and instruments for performance and durability assessment that are under development. The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems: Analysis, Measurement, and Assessment is an essential reference text for research and development professionals and engineers working on concentrated solar power systems, as well as for postgraduate students studying CSP. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction to CSP systems and performance Part 1 CSP component performance 2. Mirrors 3. Receivers 4. Other Components Part 2 CSP system performance 5. Simulation tools for system performance prediction 6. Plant performance assessment (measurements) 7. Solar resource forecasting for CSP systems Part 3 Performance Degradation and Durability of CSP components 8. Assessment of durability 9. Accelerated ageing methodology

Autorentext
Dr Peter Heller is Head of the Department of Qualification at the Institute of Solar Research, German Aerospace Center, Germany.

Klappentext

The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems: Analysis, Measurement, and Assessment offers a unique overview of the information on the state-of-the-art of analysis, measurement, and assessment of the performance of concentrated solar power (CSP) components and systems in a comprehensive, compact, and complete manner.

Following an introductory chapter to CSP systems and the fundamental principles of performance assessment, individual chapters explore the component performance of mirrors and receivers. Further expert-written chapters look at system performance assessment, durability testing, and solar resource forecasting for CSP systems. A final chapter gives an outlook on the actual methods and instruments for performance and durability assessment that are under
development.

The Performance of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Systems: Analysis, Measurement, and Assessment is an essential reference text for research and development professionals and engineers working on concentrated solar power systems, as well as for postgraduate students studying CSP.

Inhalt

1. Introduction to CSP systems and performance

   Part 1 CSP component performance
   2. Mirrors

   3. Receivers
   4. Other Components

   Part 2 CSP system performance
   5. Simulation tools for system performance prediction

   6. Plant performance assessment (measurements)
   7. Solar resource forecasting for CSP systems

   Part 3 Performance Degradation and Durability of CSP components
   8. Assessment of durability

   9. Accelerated ageing methodology