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1. More Accurate Images from Canted Heliostats
2. When to do Flux Calculations
G. Time Independent Losses
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Atmospheric Attenuation: Heliostat to Receiver
Mirror and Receiver Reflectivity
Radiation and Convection Losses from the Receiver
a) IRADFL-0
b) IRADFL-1
lnsulation Losses in Piping Runs
Thermal/Electric Conversion Efficiency
Process Heat Production
Storage Efficiency
Parasitic Loads
H. Energy Calciilat,ion During a Performance Run
I. Relationship Between Performance and Optimization Calculations
J. Perfoririance of Srnall Systems
IV. System Optimization Calculations
A. Optimization Methods for Calculating Performance and Energy
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Cosine
Shadowing and Blocking
Atmospheric Attenuation
‘rower Shadow Scaling
Receiver Losses
Other Component Losses
Calculation of Annual Energy During System Optimization
B. Heliostat Field Buildup
1. No Heliostat Density Optimization (IHOPT=O)
2. Heliostat Density Optimization (IHOPT=l)
3. Effectiveness of Heliostat Density Optimization
C. Variables With Which DELSOL Optimizes
1. Design Point Power Level
2. Tower Height
3. Receiver Dimensions
a) E102ternal R,eceiver Dimensions
b) Flat Plate Receiver Dimensions
c) Cavity Receiver Dimensions
4. Tower Position (Land Constrained Only)
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