@article { , title = {Modelling and performance evaluation of a direct steam generation solar power system coupled with steam accumulator to meet electricity demands for a hospital under typical climate conditions in Libya}, abstract = {This study aims to build a dynamic model of a direct steam generation (DSG) solar power system coupled with a steam accumulator to meet electricity demands for a hospital under transient environmental conditions in Libya. The main components of the system are DSG parabolic trough collectors, a steam accumulator, a turbine, a condenser and a circulation pump. The system is modelled via using Simulink\\Simscape software blocks with integrated MATLAB functions to run a dynamic simulation. As the simulation tool reflects the transient operation of the components, advanced control strategies were applied to the model. Using the proportional integral controller (PI controller), safe operation of the system is secured by pump flow rate control, safe turbine operation is provided by pressure control and power output is matched with the demand by using a throttle valve control. 1584 m2 solar collector area and 160 m3 total volume of pressurized steam tank are used in the simulation considering the electricity demand of the hospital and solar radiation in the location. The produced work output was controlled to match the demand profile of the hospital, which needs 200 kW in the peak period and 50 kW at the night. The designed system shows a maximum thermal efficiency of 23.5\% for the operation condition.}, doi = {10.1016/j.renene.2023.02.075}, eissn = {1879-0682}, issn = {0960-1481}, journal = {Renewable Energy}, pages = {795-807}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, url = {https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/17661538}, volume = {206}, keyword = {Demand profile, Direct steam generation Rankine Cycle, Operation control, SimulinkSimscape, Steam accumulator}, year = {2023}, author = {Ehtiwesh, Amin and Kutlu, Cagri and Su, Yuehong and Riffat, Saffa} }