Preliminary Design of a 10 kWe Solar Heated Open Brayton-Cycle Engine. Phase I.
Abstract
This report discusses the results of the first phase of a two-phase program to assess the applicability of electric power generation from solar energy at Naval bases, particularly advanced bases which require small, mobile systems not under development in the civilian sector. For purposes of establishing a baseline system against which the costs and benefits of various solar-to-electric energy conversion processes can be compared, an open-cycle air turbine/generator set was chosen with tracking parabolic dish reflector to focus direct solar radiation onto a collector/heat exchanger providing heat for the engine.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA051101
Entities
Organizations
- Arthur D. Little