Thermal efficiency and performance analysis of 50 MW concentrated solar power plant

被引:5
作者
Abdulrahman, Bashar [1 ]
Al-Khayat, Mohammad [1 ]
Al-Qattan, Ayman [1 ]
Rajab, Alaa [1 ]
Al-Failkawi, Fatma [1 ]
Al-Matar, Abdullah A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Kuwait Inst Sci Res, Energy & Bldg Res Ctr, Safat, Kuwait
关键词
CSP performance; Plant efficiency; Energy yield; Parabolic trough solar field efficiency; Heat transfer fluid system; Power block and balance of plant;
D O I
10.1016/j.seta.2024.103783
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
This study evaluates the operational efficiency and performance of the Shagaya 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Kuwait that has been operational since February 2019. Utilizing Parabolic Trough technology, the plant incorporates a large Solar Field (SF) comprising 8 platforms with total of 206 solar -collector loops. Thermal energy captured by the SF is utilized in a Low Temperature Rankine Cycle to generate electricity via water -steam cycle and heat exchangers, with a nominal turbine capacity of 50 MW. Supported by a thermal energy storage (TES) system capable of storing 1200 MWh t energy in molten salt. Through a comprehensive assessment spanning 41 months, real-time operational data is analysed to evaluate the CSP-TES system ' s efficacy within Kuwait ' s climatic conditions. Various performance parameters are examined, providing insights into CSP technology ' s practical implications and operational strategies. Driven by the annual difference in downtime and TES availability, comparative analysis of the plant ' s annual electricity production over the three years reveals notable variations: 74.99 GWh in 2019, 160.62 GWh in 2020, and 140.04 GWh in 2021, corresponding to capacity factors of 19 %, 40.75 %, and 35.53 %, respectively. The findings underscore the strong correlation between the SF and TES system in determining overall plant efficiency. The study also highlights the impact of high wind speeds on plant operation, triggering shutdowns on 9 days during the assessment period. Additionally, soiling losses in the SF are assessed through daily reflectivity measurements, guiding cleaning efforts using semi -automated armed trucks. Seasonal peaks in cleanliness factor coincide with local spring season, underlining the detrimental effect of reflectivity losses on plant output due to higher dust mass densities. A design flaw causing frequent breakdowns of receiver tubes under high winds is identified and addressed.
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