Design of a Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Model
Design of a Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Model from Stacey Chvets
Design of a Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Model

The aim of the project was to develop a model of a utility-scale Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) generation system focusing on the technical and economic aspects of the subsystem components. It was determined that the model would serve as a tool for optimizing and designing the fundamental components of a CSP system based on the location, season and parameter specifications. Excel was selected as the software in which to construct the model. The model consists of 5 spreadsheets, each addressing a separate function of a CSP system. The spreadsheets link to each other and analyze the weather specifications, collector field, storage system, power block and associated costs.

My thought process laying out objectives and constraints prior to commencing the design of the solar model.
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This poster was created for display at a tradeshow to demonstrate the aims and progress of the project to professors and classmates.
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The final report that was submitted along with the Excel model at the end of the year.
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Design of a Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Model

The aim of the project was to develop a model of a utility-scale Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) generation system focusing on the technical and economic aspects of the subsystem components. It was determined that the model would serve as a tool for optimizing and designing the fundamental components of a CSP system based on the location, season and parameter specifications. Excel was selected as the software in which to construct the model. The model consists of 5 spreadsheets, each addressing a separate function of a CSP system. The spreadsheets link to each other and analyze the weather specifications, collector field, storage system, power block and associated costs.

Stacey Chvets
Engineer San Francisco, CA