Feasibility study of a lunar-based concentrated solar power plant
In this paper, an investigation into using a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant on the moon to power a permanent lunar base is presented. The investigation includes analysis of heat cycles
presents the schematic of a lunar based solar thermal power
The exploration of the moon and the construction of the manned lunar outpost are the important parts of the deep space exploration. The continuous supply of thermal energy and power for
Generating and storing power on the moon using in
We present an alternative lunar resource leveraged-solar power production system on the Moon which can yield high conversion efficiencies – solar Fresnel lens-thermionic conversion. The thermionic vacuum tube is
Preliminary design study for a lunar solar power station using local
A preliminary design study of the viability of a megawatt-class power plant based on concentrated solar thermal energy by means of high concentration parabolic dishes and
Performance analysis of a dish solar thermal power system with lunar
Fig. 1 presents a schematic of the proposed lunar solar thermal power system, which mainly consists of a dish collector, Stirling engine, thermal energy storage (TES) of the
Solar thermal power plant
Solar thermal power plants are electricity generation plants that utilize energy from the Sun to heat a fluid to a high temperature.This fluid then transfers its heat to water, which then becomes superheated steam.This steam is then used to
List of solar thermal power stations
The PS10 solar thermal power station. This is a list of the largest facilities generating electricity through the use of solar thermal power, specifically concentrated solar power. Operational. This section needs to be updated.
6 FAQs about [Lunar Solar Thermal Power Station]
What is a solar thermal storage system based on lunar ISRU?
The lunar regolith solar thermal storage power generation system based on lunar ISRU is a promising solution of energy supply challenge for long term lunar exploration. The average output power of the designed system can reach 6.5 kW, and the total photoelectric conversion efficiency of the system is 19.6%.
Can a solar thermal storage system based on lunar in-situ resources utilization?
A solar thermal storage power generation system based on lunar in-situ resources utilization: Modeling and analysis. Energy, 2021, 223: 120083 Barna G J, Johnson, Johnson R L. Investigation of the use of the lunar surface layer to store energy for generating power during the lunar night.
How does a lunar regolith thermal storage power generation system work?
A lunar regolith thermal storage power generation system is modeled and analyzed. The designed system has a specific power of 6.5 W/kg during the lunar nighttime. The heat loss of Fresnel collector takes 37.1% of the total collected solar energy. The total conversion efficiency of designed power generation system reaches 19.6%.
Can a photovoltaic/thermal system power a lunar base?
Powering a moon base, especially keeping it warm during the long lunar night, is a big challenge. This paper introduces a photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system incorporating regolith thermal storage to solve the challenge of power and heat provision for the lunar base simultaneously.
How much thermal energy can be stored in a lunar regolith?
For the laboratory device reported in this paper, the thermal energy stored in the lunar regolith energy storage block was about 394 kJ, which can be used for subsequent power supply. In the absence of solar energy input, the thermal energy can be maintained for about 14 h.
How is solar energy stored in a lunar night?
In the lunar daytime, the solar energy is collected into CPC (Compound Parabolic Collector) by the linear Fresnel mirrors, then stored in the TER through circulating helium gas. Due to the good heat preservation performance of thermal reservoir tank, the thermal energy can be stored for a long lunar night.