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Preliminary operational results from the Willard solar power systemThe solar powered system located near Willard, New Mexico, generates mechanical or electrical power at a capacity of 19 kW (25 HP). The solar collection system incorporates east/west tracking parabolic trough collectors with a total aperture area of 1275 sq m (13,720 sq ft). The hot oil type thermal energy storage is sufficient for approximately 20 hours of power system operation. The system utilizes a reaction type turbine in conjunction with an organic Rankine cycle engine. Total collector field efficiency reaches a maximum of 20 percent near the winter solstice and about 50 percent during the summer. During the month of July, 1979, the system pumped 60 percent of the 35,300 cu m (28.6 acre-feet) of water delivered. Operating efficiencies for the turbine component, organic Rankine cycle engine and the complete power system are respectively 65 to 75 percent, 12 to 15 percent and 5 to 6 percent. Significant maintenance time was expended on both the collector and power systems throughout the operational period.
Document ID
19800016301
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fenton, D. L. (New Mexico State Univ. Las Cruces, NM, United States)
Abernathy, G. H. (New Mexico State Univ. Las Cruces, NM, United States)
Krivokapich, G. (New Mexico State Univ. Las Cruces, NM, United States)
Ellibee, D. E. (New Mexico State Univ. Las Cruces, NM, United States)
Chilton, V. (New Mexico State Univ. Las Cruces, NM, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
May 15, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: JPL Proc. of the First Semiann. Distributed Receiver Program Rev.
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
80N24794
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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