Author: Charles N. VittitoePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gaussian distribution
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Sum-of-Gaussians Representation of Sunshape
Author: Charles N. VittitoePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gaussian distribution
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Solar Energy Update
Author: Energy Research Abstracts
Author: Solar Power Plants
Author: C.-J. WinterPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642612458
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
In the introductory and concluding chapters this book strive to satisfy the needs of the interested lay reader by addressing the potential, advantages, and costs of solar power plants. For the interested student, scientist, or technically oriented lay person the physical principles of insolation, its variability, concentration, and most efficient use are developed in some detail. Finally, experimental and theoretical developments in the recently created field of solar driven chemistry (via thermal, quantum, or electrical excitation) are described. The contributions in this book are written by leading solar scientists and engineering experts whose extensive background and experience in solar energy lend authenticity and completeness to the book. Design aspects of, and results from large experimental and demonstration plants are described by individuals who were directly involved in the design and testing of many of these plants. Consideration of the viability and future economics of large-scale solar power generation provides an outlook on the energy contributions which can be expected from an optional future supply of abundant and renewable energy, having little impact on the environment. This provides the rationale for the continued commitment to the development of solar power technologies by researchers, engineers, and industry. The eventual depletion of, or future political attacks on our energy supply will have less serious impact once this renewable option is in place.
Government Reports Announcements & Index
Author: Solar Engineering
Author: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Solar Energy Division. ConferencePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Solar energy
Languages : en
Pages : 762
Book Description
Solar World Forum
Author: International Solar Energy Society. CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Solar energy
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description
Meteorological and Geoastrophysical Abstracts
Author: Synerjy
Author: Concentrating Solar Power Technology
Author: Keith LovegrovePublisher: Woodhead Publishing
ISBN: 012822472X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 832
Book Description
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. 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. Provides a comprehensive review of concentrating solar power (CSP) technology, from the fundamental science to systems design, development and applications Reviews fundamental principles of CSP systems, including site selection and feasibility analysis and socio-economic and environmental assessments Includes an overview of the key technologies of parabolic-trough, central tower linear Fresnel reflector, and parabolic dish CSP systems, and concentrating photovoltaic systems