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HTF SYSTEM
IN SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANTS

 A solar thermal power plant consists essentially of four separate systems and coupled together: the radiation collection system, the thermal oil system,the energy storage system and power block. The heat transfer fluid (HTF) transfers the energy collected by the parabolic trough collector to the power block, through two sets of heat exchangers. The steam produced in these heat exchangers is used in the steam turbine, to generate rotation mechanical energy that in the generator will be transformed into electrical energy. A thermal oil system or HTF (heat thermal fluid) is thus the circulatory system that connects the heat captured and the reduced electric power. To operate the system and for the hot oil characteristics are required a number of auxiliary systems: pumping system, replacement system, antifreeze filtering, etc.

Next edition: REMAINING SCHEDULE Course fee: 495 € + 18% VAT Courses in company: This course can be done anytime at the customer premises. Check prices and conditions by calling 91 126 37 66 or sending an email to info@renovetec.com Distance learning course: This course can be done any time from a distance. Check prices and conditions by calling 91 126 37 66 or sending an email to info@renovetec.com Special condition for unemployed people and recent graduates

COURSE DETAILS

Type of Course: On site classes, based on a presentation developed with the help of programs like
Power Point

Duration:  Between 13 and 16 hours

Course Level:  Medium. It is assumed that participants have a previous knowledge in industrial installations and they have some work experience.

Material: Colour Book 17 x 24 Paperback. 

Practices:  Not performed

Course Director:  Santiago García Garrido, Bachelor in Chemistry and Technical Director RENOVETEC. Author of numerous books on industrial maintenance and electrical generation.

Usual Speakers:  Beatrice Scola, Alex Lupión, Carlos Hernández, Santiago Mirabal

COURSE CONTENT

• Thermal oil
• Historical references
• Types of thermal fluids in industry
• Thermal oil properties
• Thermal oil characteristics (characteristics sheet)
• Thermal fluid advantages as heat transfer oils
• Thermal oil degradation
• Environmental impact (waste disposal)
• Commercial thermal oils for solar thermal power plants
• Others applications

• Solar concentrator and absorber tube
• Main dumping system
• Replacement system
• Ullage system
• Antifreeze system
• Nitrogen inerting system
• Expansion tank
• Overflow tank
• Recirculation pump in the solar field
• Heat exchangers train to the water steam cycle

• Pipes alignment
• Flanged joints and joints
• Welded
• Pumps

• Study of different manners of plant operation

• Daily maintenance system
• Ranges of monthly maintenance
• Ranges of annual maintenance

• Thermography
• Oils periodic analyses
• Pump vibration analysis

• Thermal oil leaks
• Fires, freeze, leaking pump seals
• Other breakdowns