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ISBN 10: 1845697693

ISBN 13: 978-1845697693 

Author: Keith Lovegrove, Wes Stein 

Table of contents:

Part I: Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction to Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Technology
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Approaches to Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
1.3 Future Growth, Cost and Value
1.4 Organization of This Book

Chapter 2: Fundamental Principles of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Systems
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Concentrating Optics
2.3 Limits on Concentration
2.4 Focal Region Flux Distributions
2.5 Losses from Receivers
2.6 Energy Transport and Storage
2.7 Power Cycles for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Systems
2.8 Maximizing System Efficiency
2.9 Predicting Overall System Performance
2.10 Economic Analysis
2.11 Conclusion

Chapter 3: Solar Resources for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Systems
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Solar Radiation Characteristics and Assessment of Solar Resources
3.3 Measuring Solar Irradiance
3.4 Deriving Solar Resources from Satellite Data
3.5 Annual Cycle of Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)
3.6 Auxiliary Meteorological Parameters
3.7 Recommendations for Solar Resource Assessment for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Plants
3.8 Summary and Future Trends

Chapter 4: Site Selection and Feasibility Analysis for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Systems
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Overview of the Process of Site Selection and Feasibility Analysis
4.3 Main Aspects Considered During the Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Phases
4.4 Boundary Conditions for a Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Project
4.5 Detailed Analysis of a Qualifying Project Location
4.6 Summary and Future Trends

Chapter 5: Socio-Economic and Environmental Assessment of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Systems
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Environmental Assessment of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Systems
5.3 Socio-Economic Impacts of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Systems
5.4 Future Trends
5.4.1 Environmental Perspectives
5.4.2 Projections of Socio-Economic Impacts
5.5 Summary and Conclusions

Part II: Technology Approaches and Potential

Chapter 6: Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR) Technology
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Historical Background
6.3 Areva Solar
6.4 Solar Power Group
6.5 Industrial Solar
6.6 Novatec Solar
6.7 LFR Receivers and Thermal Performance
6.8 Future Trends
6.9 Conclusions

Chapter 7: Parabolic-Trough Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Systems
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Commercially Available Parabolic-Trough Collectors (PTCs)
7.3 Existing Parabolic-Trough Collector (PTC) Solar Thermal Power Plants
7.4 Design of Parabolic-Trough Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Systems
7.5 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of Parabolic-Trough Systems
7.6 Thermal Storage Systems
7.7 Future Trends
7.8 Conclusions

Chapter 8: Central Tower Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Systems
8.1 Introduction
8.2 History of Central Receivers
8.3 Activities Since 2005
8.4 Design and Optimization of Central Receiver Systems
8.5 Heliostat Factors
8.6 Receiver Considerations
8.7 Variants on the Basic Central Receiver System
8.8 Field Layout and Land Use
8.9 Future Trends
8.10 Acknowledgements

Chapter 9: Parabolic Dish Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Systems
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Basic Principles and Historical Development
9.3 Current Initiatives
9.4 Energy Conversion, Power Cycles and Equipment
9.5 System Performance
9.6 Optimization of Manufacture
9.7 Future Trends
9.8 Conclusion

Chapter 10: Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV) Systems and Applications
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Fundamental Characteristics of Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV) Systems
10.3 Characteristics of High-Concentration Photovoltaic (HCPV) and Low-Concentration Photovoltaic (LCPV) Devices and Their Applications
10.4 Design of Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV) Systems
10.5 Examples of Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV) Systems

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