CSP single loop flow rates

Hello,

There is a discussion of this topic in the 2014 webinar we gave on SAM's physical trough model:

sam.nrel.gov/concentrating-solar-power/csp-videos.html

I would recommend watching the entire video, but the sections on loop configuration starts around Minute 24 (youtu.be/FuwAPdv_l8Q?t=1441) and, after the detailed discussion of the iterative process at Minute 40 (youtu.be/FuwAPdv_l8Q?t=2406)

You can also learn more about the parameters in the Physical Trough Model's reference manual (Wagner 2011), which is available under "Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Models" on the System Performance Model documentation page:

sam.nrel.gov/concentrating-solar-power/csp-publications.html

Also see the Solar Field Help topic for the Physical Trough model, especially the "Specifying the Loop Configuration" section toward the bottom of the page: samrepo.nrelcloud.org/help/troughphysical_solar_field.htm

Best regards,
Paul.