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Cost-based design optimization of the heat exchangers in a parabolic trough power plant

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  • González-Gómez, P.A.
  • Petrakopoulou, F.
  • Briongos, J.V.
  • Santana, D.

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This paper addresses two important concerns of the design of steam generators of parabolic trough power plants: cost minimization and component reliability. A thorough economic analysis of the heat exchangers of the steam generator and oil-to-salt heat exchangers of a 50 MWe parabolic trough power plant is presented. The heat exchanger design is realized following TEMA standards and optimized using a genetic algorithm. Two design strategies are compared: the minimization of the total heat transfer area and the minimization of the total annualized cost. It is seen that the second approach provides substantial savings over the lifetime of the plant.

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  • González-Gómez, P.A. & Petrakopoulou, F. & Briongos, J.V. & Santana, D., 2017. "Cost-based design optimization of the heat exchangers in a parabolic trough power plant," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 123(C), pages 314-325.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:123:y:2017:i:c:p:314-325
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.02.002
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