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An evaluation of thermodynamic solar plants with cylindrical parabolic collectors and air turbine engines with open Joule–Brayton cycle

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  • Ferraro, Vittorio
  • Marinelli, Valerio

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A performance analysis of innovative solar plants operating with cylindrical parabolic collectors and atmospheric air as heat transfer fluid in an open Joule–Brayton cycle, with and without intercooling and regeneration, is presented.

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  • Ferraro, Vittorio & Marinelli, Valerio, 2012. "An evaluation of thermodynamic solar plants with cylindrical parabolic collectors and air turbine engines with open Joule–Brayton cycle," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 44(1), pages 862-869.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:44:y:2012:i:1:p:862-869
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2012.05.005
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