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020			_a9781845697693
082			_a621.472 _bL945C
100			_aLovegrove, Keith(Ed.) _917848
245		0	_aConcentrating Solar Power Technology _bPrinciples, Developments and Applications _cedited by Keith Lovegrove and Wes Stein.
260			_aCambridge _bWoodhead Publishing Limited _c2012
300			_axxx, 674p.; 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) _b25 cm.
500			_aNotes: Online series ISSN 2044-9372. Bibliography note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aConcentrating solar power (CSP) technology is poised to take its place as one of the major contributors to the future clean energy mix. Using straightforward manufacturing processes, CSP technology capitalises on conventional power generation cycles, whilst cost effectively matching supply and demand though the integration of thermal energy storage. Concentrating solar power technology provides a comprehensive review of this exciting technology, from the fundamental science to systems design, development and applications. Part one introduces fundamental principles of concentrating solar power systems. Site selection and feasibility analysis are discussed, alongside socio-economic and environmental assessments. Part two focuses on technologies including linear Fresnel reflector technology, parabolic-trough, central tower and parabolic dish concentrating solar power systems, and concentrating photovoltaic systems. Thermal energy storage, hybridization with fossil fuel power plants and the long-term market potential of CSP technology are explored. Part three goes on to discuss optimisation, improvements and applications. Topics discussed include absorber materials for solar thermal receivers, design optimisation through integrated techno-economic modelling, heliostat size optimisation, heat flux and temperature measurement technologies, concentrating solar heating and cooling for industrial processes, and solar fuels and industrial solar chemistry. With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Concentrating solar power technology is an essential guide for all those involved or interested in the design, production, development, optimisation and application of CSP technology, including renewable energy engineers and consultants, environmental governmental departments, solar thermal equipment manufacturers, researchers and academics. Provides a comprehensive review of concentrating solar power (CSP) technology, from the fundamental science to systems design, development and applications Reviews fundamental principles of concentrating solar power systems, including site selection and feasibility analysis and socio-economic and environmental assessments Provides an overview of technologies such as linear Fresnel reflector technology, parabolic-trough, central tower and parabolic dish concentrating solar power systems, and concentrating photovoltaic systems
650			_aRenewable _917849
650			_aSolar Power Technology _aSolar concentrators -- Design and construction _917850
700			_aStein, Wes(Ed.) _917851
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