Date: 24th – 28th June 2024
Location: ExCeL London, London, England, United Kingdom
We are excited to announce that on June 24th, 2024, our project partner Dario Alfani from the Politecnico di Milano presented a significant technical paper at the Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition (ASME Turbo Expo) 2024 in London. This presentation is a key milestone in the ongoing research under the Powder2Power – Horizon Europe Project.
Presentation Highlights:
- Presenter: Dario Alfani, Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI)
- Research Focus: Preliminary techno-economic optimization of a solar tower based on the Powder2Power fluidized particle receiver.
- Key Insights:
- Detailed analysis of the trade-off between plant investment cost and solar-to-electricity efficiency.
- Exploration of cycle configuration and nominal design parameters of the supercritical CO₂ (sCO₂) power block.
- Essential guidelines for the optimal design of the full-scale Powder2Power plant.
Paper Reference: GT2024-122779
Title: Techno-Economic Analysis and Optimal sCO₂ Power Cycle Configuration for Novel CSP Plants Adopting Tubular Fluidized Particles Central Receivers
Authors: Dario Alfani, Filip Sobic, Marco Astolfi, Marco Binotti, Paolo Silva
This research, conducted by the POLIMI research group, offers valuable insights into improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of concentrated solar power (CSP) plants. It underscores the innovative approach of integrating a fluidized particle receiver with a sCO₂ power block, paving the way for advanced CSP technology.
Stay tuned for more updates and detailed findings from this groundbreaking research as we continue to push the boundaries of renewable energy technology!
