| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7935291 | Solar Energy | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The paper presents an original non linear model based optimization to homogenize the loop temperatures by manipulating the inlet valves of the loops. The nonlinear model is based on a distributed parameters model. In order to perform the optimization, temperature profiles of the loops and its reflectivities are needed. These are obtained by means of a Classification and Regression Trees (CARTs) trained with the full distributed parameters model. Simulations are carried out using a model of the Plataforma Solar de AlmerÃa (PSA) solar trough plant to show the results of the proposed control scheme, temperature homogenization and production benefit.
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Authors
A.J. Sánchez, A.J. Gallego, J.M. Escaño, E.F. Camacho,