Cleaning Strategies for Fresnel Linear Concentrator Mirrors in Solar Heating Plants
Abstract
A deep investigation on mirror dust deposition for a Fresnel Linear Concentrator System has been developed in order to elaborate an optimized cleaning strategy to be used in several conditions. The model was built on the accurate expected production of the solar system and enables the choice of required cleaning interventions per year, based on their specific cost compared to improved production. A rain-cleaning model based on historical precipitation data for specific location was developed and optimized intervention date has been defined.