Data evaluation plan for the 10 MWe solar thermal central receiver pilot plant power production phase

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This report describes the planned data evaluation for the three-year Power Production Phase of the 10 MWe Solar Thermal Central Receiver Pilot Plant near Barstow, California. The Power Production Phase, which began in August 1984, will demonstrate the operational capability of the plant to reliably supply electrical power to the utility grid. Data evaluation will be performed for design point and annual plant energy output; heliostat optical performance and mirror module corrosion; receiver tube life and absorber coating life; storage fluid degradation and storage tank thermal stresses; plant availability, operating procedures, and operating costs; and component reliability and maintenance costs. The objective, test needs, data needs, approach, expected output, and planned data dissemination are presented for each evaluation.

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