A solar hybrid system to supply energy to a new hospital is under construction in Empoli, Italy. The system includes two solar tower plants, four small gas turbines, and co-generation of heating and cooling with absorption chillers. The system will provide to the hospital a mix of energy products including electricity, air conditioning, space heating, and hot sanitary water. Interesting aspects of the solar technology includes a new astigmatic-corrected heliostat design, and volumetric air receivers coupled to the gas turbines. The system design is described with a special attention to the heliostats and the power conversion and refrigeration components. Operation method and expected performance are also presented.
Caselli, T., Bianconi, D., Troisi, G., Caramia, F., Bigoni, L., Tramonti, A., et al. (2004). Solar hybrid gas turbine power plants for a hospital in Empoli. In Proceedings of the 12th Sede Boqer Symposium on Solar Electricity Production (pp.1). Ben-Gurion University of the Negev : Ben-Gurion National Solar Energy Center.
Solar hybrid gas turbine power plants for a hospital in Empoli
GUJ, Giulio;
2004-01-01
Abstract
A solar hybrid system to supply energy to a new hospital is under construction in Empoli, Italy. The system includes two solar tower plants, four small gas turbines, and co-generation of heating and cooling with absorption chillers. The system will provide to the hospital a mix of energy products including electricity, air conditioning, space heating, and hot sanitary water. Interesting aspects of the solar technology includes a new astigmatic-corrected heliostat design, and volumetric air receivers coupled to the gas turbines. The system design is described with a special attention to the heliostats and the power conversion and refrigeration components. Operation method and expected performance are also presented.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
