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Modeling and optimization of a hybrid solar combined cycle (HYCS)

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TLpq1313230715

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Modeling and optimization of a hybrid solar combined cycle (HYCS)

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[Thesis]

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Ahmad Adel Eter

Subsequent Statement of Responsibility

E. M. A. Mokheimer

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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (Saudi Arabia)

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2011

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239

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M.S.

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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (Saudi Arabia)

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2011

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The main objective of this thesis is to investigate the feasibility of integrating concentrated solar power (CSP) technology with the conventional combined cycle technology for electric generation in Saudi Arabia. The generated electricity can be used locally to meet the annual increasing demand. Specifically, it can be utilized to meet the demand during the hours 10 am-3 pm and prevent blackout hours, of some industrial sectors. The proposed CSP design gives flexibility in the operation system. Since, it works as a conventional combined cycle during night time and it switches to work as a hybrid solar combined cycle during day time. The first objective of the thesis is to develop a thermo-economical mathematical model that can simulate the performance of a hybrid solar-fossil fuel combined cycle. The second objective is to develop a computer simulation code that can solve the thermo-economical mathematical model using available software such as E.E.S. The developed simulation code is used to analyze the thermo-economic performance of different configurations of integrating the CSP with the conventional fossil fuel combined cycle to achieve the optimal integration configuration. This optimal integration configuration has been investigated further to achieve the optimal design of the solar field that gives the optimal solar share. Thermo-economical performance metrics which are available in the literature have been used in the present work to assess the thermo-economic performance of the investigated configurations. The economical and environmental impact of integration CSP with the conventional fossil fuel combined cycle are estimated and discussed. Finally, the optimal integration configuration is found to be solarization steam side in conventional combined cycle with solar multiple 0.38 which needs 29 hectare and LEC of HYCS is 63.17 usd/MWh under Dhahran weather conditions.

Alternative Energy

Applied sciences

Electrical engineering

Energy

Mechanical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Ahmad Adel Eter

E. M. A. Mokheimer

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