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ENGINEERING OF
SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANTS

Throughout the course, it examines solar thermal power plants from the design point of view, the steps to develop engineering, design software commonly used, the size of a solar field, the lay out of the block power, all concerning the HTF system (pressure, pumps, tanks calculation, filtration system, thermal insulation ... etc.).
Finally we analyze the basic equipment like Generation Train, Water Steam Cycle and Steam Turbine, with special attention to equipment in the market, the selection criteria and aspects to consider in the decision.

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: 13  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:  Santiago Mirabal

COURSE CONTENT

• Types of solar thermal power plants
• General scheme of parabolic trough plants
• Hybridization potential:
• Biomass
• Combined cycle
• Gas turbine

• Conceptual engineering
• Basic engineering
• Detail engineering

• Calculation programs
• Equipment sizing programs
• 3D layout software program
• Electrical design program
• Programs for buildings design and civil works

• Solar resource assessment
• Solar field sizing: number of loops calculation
• Civil Works in the solar field
• Optimum slope
• Choice of foundation system
• Wind protection

• General criteria for the equipment location
• Optimal lay out

• HTF system general outline
• Calculation of pressure pumping
• Type of pump and seal choice
• Pipe stress. Factors to consider
• Expansion tanks calculation
• Filtration and purification system of HTF
• Pipe thermal insulation
• Other issues to consider in the HTF system design
• Common problems in the HTF systems

• Selection criteria
• Common problems on the steam generation train
• Market options

• Energy balances
• Tank degasser
• Feed pumps:options
• Steam traps
• Bypass valves
• Condenser Cleaning system
• Choice of vacuum system
• Condenser

• Selection criteria
• Issues to consider when choosing a turbine

• Implementing cost optimization
• Construction quality optimization
• Runtime optimization
• Operation costs optimization