Keywords
Power resources in Florida, Solar energy
Abstract
The objective of this paper is to investigate the feasibility of large scale electric power generation in the state of Florida by means of solar conversion. Such systems convert solar radiation directly to electricity or to thermal energy and subsequently to electricity. With the latter method, solar energy is initially collected and converted to heat at high temperature through a working fluid. The heat is then used to power conventional heat engine generator systems. Several methods have been proposed for converting sunlight to useful work. The most promising of these will be examined from a technological and economic viewpoint.
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Graduation Date
1975
Advisor
Evans, Ronald D.
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Engineering
Degree Program
Engineering
Format
Pages
41 p.
Language
English
Rights
Public Domain
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0012712
Subjects
Power resources -- Florida, Solar energy
STARS Citation
Propen, Michael, "Feasibility Study of the Utilization of Solar Energy for Large Scale Power Production in the State of Florida" (1975). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 178.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/178
Contributor (Linked data)
University of Central Florida. College of Engineering [VIAF]
Collection (Linked data)
Accessibility Status
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