This article shows how coalitional model predictive control (MPC) can be used to maximize
thermal power of large-scale solar parabolic-trough plants. This strategy dynamically …

This paper proposes a new centralized Model Predictive Control (MPC) algorithm for the
maximization of the thermal power obtained with a parabolic-trough collector field. The …

A novel and compact variable aperture mechanism coupled to flow channels for recovery of
spilled solar power was implemented on a cavity-type solar receiver to regulate its …

Abstract Concentrated Solar Power plants (CSP) have the energy storage capability to
generate electricity when sunlight is scarce. However, due to the highly non-linear dynamics …

Non‐linearity is an inherent feature of practical systems. Although there have been
significant advances in the control of nonlinear systems, the proposed methods often require …

A method is presented to enhance solar penetration of a hybrid solar-combined cycle power
plant integrated with a packed-bed thermal energy storage system. The hybrid plant is …

A hybrid solar power plant effectively combines the two main advantages of solar power
plants: concentrated solar power (CSP) with a cheap thermal storage system and …

The size of the current commercial solar trough plants poses new challenges in the
applications of advanced control strategies. Ensuring safe operation while maintaining the …

ABSTRACT A dynamic model of a tower-driven, hybrid solar gas turbine power plant is
presented to highlight the benefits of hybrid operation as well as the development a novel …

This paper presents the state-of-the-art in terms of automation and control for protected
cultivation in greenhouses. Aspects such as modeling, instrumentation, energy optimization …