SOLAR FIELD LAYOUT AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ARRANGING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING HELIOSTATS THEREIN
    21.
    发明申请
    SOLAR FIELD LAYOUT AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ARRANGING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING HELIOSTATS THEREIN 审中-公开
    太阳能场布置及系统及方法,用于安装,维护和操作其中的相关信息

    公开(公告)号:US20130087139A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-11

    申请号:US13703024

    申请日:2011-06-16

    Abstract: At least some of the heliostats can be arranged and operated in such a manner that the maintenance vehicle can pass through the solar field along conditional pathways. The arrangement and control of the heliostats to allow access to heliostats by a maintenance vehicle can enable different heliostat patterns as compared with conventional arrangements. In particular, heliostats in one section of the solar field, which may be less geometrically efficient, can be arranged at a higher density as compared to heliostat in another section of the solar field. In addition, the locations of heliostats in various sections of the field can be optimized based on ground coverage as viewed from a vantage point in the solar tower and/or revenue generation without constraining the locations to particular line or arc patterns.

    Abstract translation: 至少一些定日镜可以以这样的方式进行布置和操作,使得维护车辆可以沿着条件路径穿过太阳能场。 通过维护车辆的定日镜的安排和控制可以使得与常规布置相比可以使用不同的定日镜模式。 特别地,与太阳能场的另一部分中的定日镜相比,在太阳能场的一个部分中可能具有较低几何效率的定日镜可以以更高的密度布置。 此外,可以基于从太阳能塔中的有利位置观察的地面覆盖和/或收入生成来优化场地的各个部分中的定日镜的位置,而不会将位置限制到特定的线或弧图案。

    Method and control system for operating a solar power tower system
    23.
    发明授权
    Method and control system for operating a solar power tower system 有权
    运行太阳能发电塔系统的方法和控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US08001960B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-23

    申请号:US12269785

    申请日:2008-11-12

    Abstract: A solar energy collection system includes a primary solar receiver and a secondary solar receiver. The secondary solar receiver generates steam using energy from solar radiation incident thereon. The primary solar receiver receives the generated steam from the secondary solar receiver and superheats the steam using energy from solar radiation incident thereon. A plurality of heliostat-mounted mirrors reflects incident solar radiation onto one of the primary and secondary solar receivers. A controller aims a portion of the heliostat-mounted mirrors at the primary solar receiver such that a predetermined thermal profile is provided on a surface of the primary solar receiver.

    Abstract translation: 太阳能收集系统包括主太阳能接收器和次级太阳能接收器。 二次太阳能接收器使用从其上入射的太阳辐射的能量产生蒸汽。 主太阳能接收器接收来自次级太阳能接收器的产生的蒸汽,并且使用来自太阳辐射的能量过热蒸汽。 多个定日光镜安装的反射镜将入射的太阳辐射反射到主太阳能和次级太阳能接收器中的一个上。 控制器将定日镜安装的反射镜的一部分设置在主太阳能接收器处,使得在主太阳能接收器的表面上提供预定的热分布。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF A SOLAR POWER TOWER USING INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY
    24.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF A SOLAR POWER TOWER USING INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY 有权
    使用红外热像仪控制太阳能发电塔的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100006087A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-14

    申请号:US12500101

    申请日:2009-07-09

    Abstract: Systems and methods for directly monitoring energy flux of a solar receiver in a solar energy-based power generation system include measuring infrared radiation emanating from the solar receiver. Such measurement can be achieved using one or more infrared thermography detectors, such as an IR camera. Resulting thermal data obtained by the imaging can be used to determine energy flux distribution on the receiver. A user or a system controller can use the determined flux distribution to adjust heliostat aiming to achieve a desired operation condition. For example, heliostats can be adjusted to achieve a uniform energy flux distribution across the external surface of the receiver and/or to maximize heat transfer to a fluid flowing through the receiver within system operating limits.

    Abstract translation: 用于直接监测太阳能发电系统中的太阳能接收器的能量通量的系统和方法包括测量从太阳能接收器发出的红外辐射。 可以使用一个或多个红外热成像检测器(例如IR相机)来实现这种测量。 通过成像获得的所得热数据可用于确定接收器上的能量通量分布。 用户或系统控制器可以使用所确定的通量分布来调整定日镜,以达到期望的操作条件。 例如,可以调节定日镜以在接收器的外表面上实现均匀的能量通量分布和/或在系统操作限度内最大程度地传递到流过接收器的流体。

    SOLAR POWER GENERATION WITH MULTIPLE ENERGY CONVERSION MODES
    25.
    发明申请
    SOLAR POWER GENERATION WITH MULTIPLE ENERGY CONVERSION MODES 失效
    具有多种能量转换模式的太阳能发电

    公开(公告)号:US20090229264A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-17

    申请号:US12404663

    申请日:2009-03-16

    Abstract: A multi-mode solar power generation system can include a first energy conversion system that generates electricity from a working fluid heated by a portion of solar radiation focused by a plurality of heliostats. The multi-mode solar power generation system can also include a second energy conversion system that generates electricity from an unused portion of the focused solar radiation using a different energy conversion mode than that of the first energy conversion system. The second energy conversion system can include one or more photovoltaic converters, which directly convert solar radiation to electricity. The unused radiation from the first energy conversion system can include radiation spillage or dumped radiation from a thermal receiver of the first energy conversion system.

    Abstract translation: 多模式太阳能发电系统可以包括第一能量转换系统,其从由多个定日镜聚焦的太阳辐射的一部分加热的工作流体产生电力。 多模太阳能发电系统还可以包括使用与第一能量转换系统不同的能量转换模式从聚焦的太阳辐射的未使用部分产生电的第二能量转换系统。 第二能量转换系统可以包括一个或多个光伏转换器,其直接将太阳辐射转换成电。 来自第一能量转换系统的未使用的辐射可以包括来自第一能量转换系统的热接收器的辐射溢出或倾倒的辐射。

    Energy recovery, pressure reducing system and method for using the same
    26.
    发明授权
    Energy recovery, pressure reducing system and method for using the same 失效
    能量回收,减压系统及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US5606858A

    公开(公告)日:1997-03-04

    申请号:US197601

    申请日:1994-02-17

    CPC classification number: F02C1/02 F02C1/00 F17D1/075

    Abstract: An energy recovery, pressure reducing system according to the present invention for reducing high pressure gas in a transmission pipeline to a lower pressure in a consumer pipeline includes a primary pressure regulator or regulating valve having an adjustable flow control opening, the pressure regulating valve being selectively connectable between the transmission and consumer pipelines for throttling the high pressure gas and producing low pressure gas when the primary pressure regulator or regulating valve connects the pipelines. A bypass line shunts the primary pressure regulator or regulating valve for connecting the pipelines when the primary pressure regulating valve is disconnected from the pipelines. The bypass line includes an expander system having at least one expander for expanding the high pressure gas in the gas transmission pipeline and producing work and lower pressure gas that is supplied to the consumer pipeline. Preferably, a generator is coupled to the expander for converting work produced by the pressure regulating of the high pressure gas in the expander to electricity which is supplied to an electrical load. A fast acting, selectively adjustable pressure regulator or regulating valve apparatus is connected in parallel with the expander system. Finally, a control system is provided, responsive to a reduction in flow through the expander system for rapidly switching the apparatus from a non-operational state in which no gas is transmitted between the transmission and the consumer pipelines, to an operational state in which high pressure gas is throttled to the lower pressure in the consumer pipeline and transmitted thereto.

    Abstract translation: 根据本发明的用于将输送管道中的高压气体降低到消费管道中的较低压力的能量回收,减压系统包括具有可调节流量控制开口的一次压力调节器或调节阀,该压力调节阀是选择性地 可连接在传输和消耗管道之间,用于节流高压气体,并在主压力调节器或调节阀连接管道时产生低压气体。 当主压力调节阀从管道断开时,旁路管路分流主压力调节器或调节阀,用于连接管道。 旁通管路包括具有至少一个膨胀机的膨胀机系统,用于膨胀气体输送管道中的高压气体,并产生供应给消耗管线的工作和低压气体。 优选地,发电机联接到膨胀器,用于将通过膨胀器中的高压气体的压力调节产生的作业转换成供给电负载的电力。 快速作用的,可选择性调节的压力调节器或调节阀装置与膨胀机系统并联连接。 最后,提供了一种控制系统,其响应于通过膨胀器系统的流量的减少,以便将装置从在变速器和消耗管线之间没有气体传送的非操作状态快速切换到高运行状态 压力气体被节流到消费管道中的较低压力并传递到其上。

    Method and control system for operating a solar power tower system
    27.
    发明授权
    Method and control system for operating a solar power tower system 有权
    运行太阳能发电塔系统的方法和控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US08365718B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-05

    申请号:US13192858

    申请日:2011-07-28

    Abstract: A solar energy collection system includes a primary solar receiver and a secondary solar receiver. The secondary solar receiver generates steam using energy from solar radiation incident thereon. The primary solar receiver receives the generated steam from the secondary solar receiver and superheats the steam using energy from solar radiation incident thereon. A plurality of heliostat-mounted mirrors reflects incident solar radiation onto one of the primary and secondary solar receivers. A controller aims a portion of the heliostat-mounted mirrors at the primary solar receiver such that a predetermined thermal profile is provided on a surface of the primary solar receiver.

    Abstract translation: 太阳能收集系统包括主太阳能接收器和次级太阳能接收器。 二次太阳能接收器使用从其上入射的太阳辐射的能量产生蒸汽。 主太阳能接收器接收来自次级太阳能接收器的产生的蒸汽,并且使用来自太阳辐射的能量过热蒸汽。 多个定日光镜安装的反射镜将入射的太阳辐射反射到主太阳能和次级太阳能接收器中的一个上。 控制器将定日镜安装的反射镜的一部分设置在主太阳能接收器处,使得在主太阳能接收器的表面上提供预定的热分布。

    SOLAR POWER TOWER SYSTEM OPERATION AND CONTROL
    28.
    发明申请
    SOLAR POWER TOWER SYSTEM OPERATION AND CONTROL 失效
    太阳能发电塔系统的操作和控制

    公开(公告)号:US20100282242A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-11

    申请号:US12841335

    申请日:2010-07-22

    Abstract: A solar energy collection system includes a primary solar receiver and a secondary solar receiver. The secondary solar receiver generates steam using energy from solar radiation incident thereon. The primary solar receiver receives the generated steam from the secondary solar receiver and superheats the steam using energy from solar radiation incident thereon. A plurality of heliostat-mounted mirrors reflects incident solar radiation onto one of the primary and secondary solar receivers. A controller aims a portion of the heliostat-mounted mirrors at the primary solar receiver such that a predetermined thermal profile is provided on a surface of the primary solar receiver.

    Abstract translation: 太阳能收集系统包括主太阳能接收器和次级太阳能接收器。 二次太阳能接收器使用从其上入射的太阳辐射的能量产生蒸汽。 主太阳能接收器接收来自次级太阳能接收器的产生的蒸汽,并且使用来自太阳辐射的能量过热蒸汽。 多个定日光镜安装的反射镜将入射的太阳辐射反射到主太阳能和次级太阳能接收器中的一个上。 控制器将定日镜安装的反射镜的一部分设置在主太阳能接收器处,使得在主太阳能接收器的表面上提供预定的热分布。

    DISTRIBUTED POWER TOWERS WITH DIFFERENTIATED FUNCTIONALITIES
    29.
    发明申请
    DISTRIBUTED POWER TOWERS WITH DIFFERENTIATED FUNCTIONALITIES 审中-公开
    具有差异功能的分布式电源

    公开(公告)号:US20100191378A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-29

    申请号:US12532942

    申请日:2008-03-26

    CPC classification number: F24S50/00 F24S50/20 Y02E10/46 Y02E10/47

    Abstract: A concentrating solar system has multiple receivers, in some embodiments mounted on multiple towers, on which solar energy is concentrating using heliostats. At least some heliostats are controlled such that they may direct energy onto different receivers to achieve any of various control goals, such as temperature or flux uniformity of the receiver. In preferred embodiments, the receivers or receiver portions are fluidly connected in stages such that there are high temperature targets, e.g., superheated receivers or portions, and low temperature targets, e.g. evaporating receivers or targets. By doing so, it is possible to selectively control heliostats to track for directing energy on the targets to, for example, achieve temperature uniformity of the high temperature target by selecting heliostats for that control goal under varying circumstances.

    Abstract translation: 集中太阳能系统具有多个接收器,在一些实施例中,安装在多个塔上,太阳能利用定日镜来集中。 至少一些定日镜被控制,使得它们可以将能量引导到不同的接收器上,以实现各种控制目标中的任何一个,例如接收器的温度或通量均匀性。 在优选实施例中,接收器或接收器部分分级地流体连接,使得存在高温目标,例如过热接收器或部分,以及低温目标,例如, 蒸发接收器或目标。 通过这样做,可以选择性地控制定日镜以跟踪目标上的能量,例如通过在不同情况下选择用于该控制目标的定日镜来实现高温目标的温度均匀性。

    Apparatus for augmenting power produced from gas turbines
    30.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for augmenting power produced from gas turbines 失效
    用于增加燃气轮机产生的功率的装置

    公开(公告)号:US06332321B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-12-25

    申请号:US09664518

    申请日:2000-09-18

    Abstract: The power produced by a gas turbine system is augmented by a direct contact heat exchanger for contacting and cooling humid ambient air with cooler water for producing cooled ambient air and warmed water, and a precompressor device for compressing said cooled ambient air to produce pressurized air that is warmer than ambient air and has a lower relative humidity. An evaporative cooler, which is supplied with the warmed water, is provided for cooling said pressurized air to produce cooled pressurized air at about ambient air temperature and relative humidity, which is supplied to the main compressor.

    Abstract translation: 由燃气轮机系统产生的功率通过直接接触式热交换器增强,用于接触和冷却潮湿的环境空气与较冷的水以产生冷却的环境空气和温水;以及预压缩装置,用于压缩所述冷却的环境空气以产生加压空气, 比环境空气温暖,相对湿度较低。 提供有加热水的蒸发冷却器用于冷却所述加压空气以在大约环境空气温度和相对湿度下产生冷却的加压空气,所述空气温度和相对湿度被供应到主压缩机。

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