Abstract
A method to evaluate avian flux hazards at concentrating solar power plants (CSP) has been developed. A heat-transfer model has been coupled to simulations of the irradiance in the airspace above a CSP plant to determine the feather temperature along prescribed bird flight paths. Probabilistic modeling results show that the irradiance and assumed feather properties (thickness, absorptance, heat capacity) have the most significant impact on the simulated feather temperature, which can increase rapidly (hundreds of degrees Celsius in seconds) depending on the parameter values. The avian flux hazard model is being combined with a plant performance model to identify alternative heliostat standby aiming strategies that minimize both avian flux hazards and negative impacts on plant performance.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2017 |
Event | SOLARPACES 2016: International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Duration: 11 Oct 2016 → 14 Oct 2016 |
Conference
Conference | SOLARPACES 2016: International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems |
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City | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
Period | 11/10/16 → 14/10/16 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-5500-68908
Keywords
- heat capacity
- irradiance
- solar energy