System-level simulation of a novel solar power tower plant based on a sodium receiver, PCM storage and sCO2 power block

Alberto De La Calle*, Alicia Bayon, Jim Hinkley, John Pye

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    Abstract

    In this work, we explore for the first time the viability and the annual performance of a solar plant which combines a sodium receiver, phase-change material (PCM) storage and supercritical CO2 (sCO2) power block. The simulation results suggest that the system is thermodynamically and economically viable, reducing the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) compared with a conventional CST plant based on molten salts. The paper presents a new dynamic model of the novel plant configuration which is used for performing a storage sizing study obtaining the best plant investment.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSolarPACES 2017
    Subtitle of host publicationInternational Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems
    EditorsRodrigo Mancilla, Christoph Richter
    PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
    ISBN (Electronic)9780735417571
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 8 Nov 2018
    Event23rd International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2017 - Santiago, Chile
    Duration: 26 Sept 201729 Sept 2017

    Publication series

    NameAIP Conference Proceedings
    Volume2033
    ISSN (Print)0094-243X
    ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

    Conference

    Conference23rd International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2017
    Country/TerritoryChile
    CitySantiago
    Period26/09/1729/09/17

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