A review of solar thermal systems utilization for industrial process heat applications
- Michael, Mathias B., Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo, Jen, Tien-Chien
- Authors: Michael, Mathias B. , Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo , Jen, Tien-Chien
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Solar thermal , Industrial process heat , Collector analysis
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/214404 , uj:21277 , Citation: Michael, M.B., Akinlabi, E.T & Jen, T-C. 2016. A review of solar thermal systems utilization for industrial process heat applications.
- Description: Abstract: This paper presents a literature review on Solar thermal systems for commercial and industrial application. The growth of solar thermal system for industrial use is slow as compare to that of residential application due to the higher level of temperature required for industrial process and the systems low efficiency. A number of research works on the development of solar thermal systems is discussed. The aim of this review is to identify the research trend of solar thermal systems for industrial applications. The review indicates that, there is a significant research development on the solar thermal but mainly focus on electricity generation but not for low and medium temperature industrial heat processes. The identified this research gap and recommends that, future research must focus on the low and medium temperature industrial applications.
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- Authors: Michael, Mathias B. , Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo , Jen, Tien-Chien
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Solar thermal , Industrial process heat , Collector analysis
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/214404 , uj:21277 , Citation: Michael, M.B., Akinlabi, E.T & Jen, T-C. 2016. A review of solar thermal systems utilization for industrial process heat applications.
- Description: Abstract: This paper presents a literature review on Solar thermal systems for commercial and industrial application. The growth of solar thermal system for industrial use is slow as compare to that of residential application due to the higher level of temperature required for industrial process and the systems low efficiency. A number of research works on the development of solar thermal systems is discussed. The aim of this review is to identify the research trend of solar thermal systems for industrial applications. The review indicates that, there is a significant research development on the solar thermal but mainly focus on electricity generation but not for low and medium temperature industrial heat processes. The identified this research gap and recommends that, future research must focus on the low and medium temperature industrial applications.
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Feasibility study and development of a sustainable solar thermal power plant through utilization of mine wastelands
- Nyemba, Wilson R., Munanga, Prominent, Mbohwa, Charles, Chinguwa, Simon
- Authors: Nyemba, Wilson R. , Munanga, Prominent , Mbohwa, Charles , Chinguwa, Simon
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: System advisor model , Simulation , Solar thermal
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/260423 , uj:27422 , Citation: Nyemba, W.R. et al. 2018. Feasibility study and development of a sustainable solar thermal power plant through utilization of mine wastelands.
- Description: Abstract: Southern Africa has been grappling with power shortages over the last decade due to reduced generating capacities from the region’s few hydroelectric power plants and depleted coal reserves for thermal power generation. This forced many companies to operate below capacity, although potential and resources abound. Research was carried out at one of Zimbabwe’s platinum mining and mineral processing companies to utilize the vast surrounding wastelands with abundant exposure to sunshine throughout the year to augment supplies from the national grid. A spreadsheet model was developed to derive various parameters such as beam radiation, thermal to electric plant efficiency and optimum temperature to determine the heat output incident on collectors. The System Advisor Model (SAM) was then used to simulate the values to determine the arrangement of collectors on the proposed solar thermal tower power plant as well as cost the project. Simulation of the model showed that the designed solar thermal plant can generate 30 MW, a sustainable and feasible output to supplement supplies from the national grid.
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- Authors: Nyemba, Wilson R. , Munanga, Prominent , Mbohwa, Charles , Chinguwa, Simon
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: System advisor model , Simulation , Solar thermal
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/260423 , uj:27422 , Citation: Nyemba, W.R. et al. 2018. Feasibility study and development of a sustainable solar thermal power plant through utilization of mine wastelands.
- Description: Abstract: Southern Africa has been grappling with power shortages over the last decade due to reduced generating capacities from the region’s few hydroelectric power plants and depleted coal reserves for thermal power generation. This forced many companies to operate below capacity, although potential and resources abound. Research was carried out at one of Zimbabwe’s platinum mining and mineral processing companies to utilize the vast surrounding wastelands with abundant exposure to sunshine throughout the year to augment supplies from the national grid. A spreadsheet model was developed to derive various parameters such as beam radiation, thermal to electric plant efficiency and optimum temperature to determine the heat output incident on collectors. The System Advisor Model (SAM) was then used to simulate the values to determine the arrangement of collectors on the proposed solar thermal tower power plant as well as cost the project. Simulation of the model showed that the designed solar thermal plant can generate 30 MW, a sustainable and feasible output to supplement supplies from the national grid.
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