Publicerad: 2015-09-18
ISBN: 978-91-7685-955-1
ISSN: 1650-3686 (tryckt), 1650-3740 (online)
A dynamic model of the Solar Two test facililty has been
implemented in Modelica. The model consists of a set of
Central Receiver specific CSP components, along with a
Rankine cycle to form a complete system. Main components
include models of a sun, heliostat field, receiver,
storage tank and a Rankine cycle including a steam generator.
The components and the full system were tested
in a series of simulations – both dynamically and during
steady state conditions – and the results were compared
to data from the reference system. The dynamic behavior
of the models aligned with expectations, although time
constants could not be evaluated due to lack of dynamic
reference data. The steady state characteristics were adequate
for most models, although some complementary
work needs to be done on the Receiver model.
Modelica; Dymola; Dynamic modeling; Concentrated Solar Power; Central Receiver; Solar Salt; ThermalPower library
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