Original PDF Ebook – Concentrating Solar Power Technology2nd EditionPrinciples, Developments, and Applications – 9780128199701

Original PDF Ebook – Concentrating Solar Power Technology2nd EditionPrinciples, Developments, and Applications – 9780128199701

This second edition of Concentrating Solar Power Technology edited by Keith Lovegrove and Wes Stein presents a fully updated comprehensive review of the latest technologies and knowledge, from the fundamental science to systems design, development, and applications. Part one introduces the fundamental principles of CSP systems, including site selection and feasibility analysis, alongside socio-economic and environmental assessments. Part two focuses on technologies including linear Fresnel reflector technology, parabolic-trough, central tower, and parabolic dish CSP systems, and concentrating photovoltaic systems. Thermal energy storage, hybridization with fossil fuel power plants, and the long-term market potential of CSP technology are also explored. Part three goes on to discuss optimization, improvements, and applications, such as absorber materials for solar thermal receivers, design optimization through integrated techno-economic modelling, and heliostat size optimization._x000D_
With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Concentrating Solar Power Technology, 2nd Edition is an essential guide for all those involved or interested in the design, production, development, optimization, and application of CSP technology, including renewable energy engineers and consultants, environmental governmental departments, solar thermal equipment manufacturers, researchers, and academics._x000D_
Provides a comprehensive review of concentrating solar power (CSP) technology, from the fundamental science to systems design, development and applications_x000D_
Reviews fundamental principles of CSP systems, including site selection and feasibility analysis and socio-economic and environmental assessments_x000D_
Includes an overview of the key technologies of parabolic-trough, central tower linear Fresnel reflector, and parabolic dish CSP systems, and concentrating photovoltaic systems