Title :
Master control and Data Acquisition System for a Solar Central Receiver Electric Power Plant
Author :
Soderstrand, M.A. ; Darsey, D.M. ; Rountree, R.C. ; Sheahan, R.R. ; Winarski, C.P.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Labs., Livermore, CA, USA
Abstract :
Describes the conceptual design arrived at through a US Department of Energy sponsored two-year research and development program to design the 10 MW electric Solar Central Receiver Power Plant currently under construction in Barstow, California. The Circuits and Systems concepts related to the Master Control and Data Acquisition Systems are emphasized.
Keywords :
control systems; data acquisition; power station computer control; solar power stations; Master Control and Data Acquisition Systems; Solar Central Receiver Power Plant; conceptual design; solar power stations; Boilers; Circuits and systems; Mirrors; Poles and towers; Receivers; Steel;
Journal_Title :
Circuits & Systems Magazine
DOI :
10.1109/MCAS.1979.6323373
