MsptIph

MsptIph

PySAM.MsptIph.default(config) → MsptIph

Load defaults for the configuration config. Available configurations are:

“MSPTIPHLCOHCalculator”

“MSPTIPHNone”

Note

Some inputs do not have default values and may be assigned a value from the variable’s Required attribute. See variable attribute descriptions below.

PySAM.MsptIph.from_existing(data, optional config) → MsptIph: Share data with an existing PySAM class. If optional config is a valid configuration name, load the module’s defaults for that configuration.

PySAM.MsptIph.new() → MsptIph

PySAM.MsptIph.wrap(ssc_data_t) → MsptIph: Load data from a PySSC object.

Warning

Do not call PySSC.data_free on the ssc_data_t provided to wrap()

MsptIph is a wrapper for the SSC compute module cmod_mspt_iph.cpp

Interdependent Variables

The variables listed below are interdependent with other variables. If you change the value of one of these variables, you may need to change values of other variables. The SAM user interface manages these interdependent variables, but in PySAM, it is up to you change the value of all interdependent variables so they are consistent. See Interdependent Variables for examples and details.

None

Functions

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph

This class contains all the variable information for running a simulation. Variables are grouped together in the subclasses as properties. If property assignments are the wrong type, an error is thrown.

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from nested dictionary, except for Outputs

nested_dict = { 'Solar Resource': { var: val, ...}, ...}

execute(int verbosity) → None: Execute simulation with verbosity level 0 (default) or 1

export() → dict: Export attributes into nested dictionary

get_data_ptr() → Pointer: Get ssc_data_t pointer

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from nested dictionary, except for Outputs. Unassigns all values in each Group then assigns from the input dict.

nested_dict = { 'Solar Resource': { var: val, ...}, ...}

unassign(name) → None: Unassign a value in any of the variable groups.

value(name, optional value) → None | float | dict | sequence | str: Get or set by name a value in any of the variable groups.

SolarResource Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.SolarResource

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

SolarResource_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

SolarResource_vals = { var: val, ...}

solar_resource_data

Weather resource data in memory

Required: False for configuration with default inputs. May be required if a variable dependent on its value changes. Example: For the Detailed PV - Single Owner configuration, only Subarray 1 is enabled in the configuration defaults, so Subarray 2 inputs would not be required; if Subarray 2 is enabled, then Subarray 2 inputs is required.

Type:: dict

solar_resource_file

Local weather file path

Constraints: LOCAL_FILE

Required: False for configuration with default inputs. May be required if a variable dependent on its value changes. Example: For the Detailed PV - Single Owner configuration, only Subarray 1 is enabled in the configuration defaults, so Subarray 2 inputs would not be required; if Subarray 2 is enabled, then Subarray 2 inputs is required.

Type:: str

SystemControl Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.SystemControl

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

SystemControl_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

SystemControl_vals = { var: val, ...}

ampl_data_dir

AMPL data file directory

Required: False. Automatically set to ‘’ if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: str

ampl_exec_call

System command to run AMPL code

Required: False. Automatically set to ‘ampl sdk_solution.run’ if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: str

aux_par

Aux heater, boiler parasitic [MWe/MWcap]

Required: True

Type:: float

aux_par_0

Aux heater, boiler parasitic - constant coefficient

Required: True

Type:: float

aux_par_1

Aux heater, boiler parasitic - linear coefficient

Required: True

Type:: float

aux_par_2

Aux heater, boiler parasitic - quadratic coefficient

Required: True

Type:: float

aux_par_f

Aux heater, boiler parasitic - multiplying fraction

Required: True

Type:: float

bop_par

Balance of plant parasitic power fraction [MWe/MWcap]

Required: True

Type:: float

bop_par_0

Balance of plant parasitic power fraction - const coeff

Required: True

Type:: float

bop_par_1

Balance of plant parasitic power fraction - linear coeff

Required: True

Type:: float

bop_par_2

Balance of plant parasitic power fraction - quadratic coeff

Required: True

Type:: float

bop_par_f

Balance of plant parasitic power fraction - mult frac

Required: True

Type:: float

disp_frequency

Frequency for dispatch optimization calculations [hour]

Required: Required if is_dispatch=1

Type:: float

disp_horizon

Time horizon for dispatch optimization [hour]

Required: Required if is_dispatch=1

Type:: float

disp_hsu_cost_rel

Heater startup cost [$/MWt/start]

Required: Required if is_dispatch=1&is_parallel_htr=1

Type:: float

disp_inventory_incentive

Dispatch storage terminal inventory incentive multiplier

Required: False. Automatically set to 0.0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

disp_max_iter

Max number of dispatch optimization iterations

Required: Required if is_dispatch=1

Type:: float

disp_mip_gap

Dispatch optimization solution tolerance

Required: Required if is_dispatch=1

Type:: float

disp_reporting

Dispatch optimization reporting level

Required: False. Automatically set to -1 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

disp_rsu_cost_rel

Receiver startup cost [$/MWt/start]

Type:: float

disp_spec_bb

Dispatch optimization B&B heuristic

Required: False. Automatically set to -1 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

disp_spec_presolve

Dispatch optimization presolve heuristic

Required: False. Automatically set to -1 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

disp_spec_scaling

Dispatch optimization scaling heuristic

Required: False. Automatically set to -1 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

disp_steps_per_hour

Time steps per hour for dispatch optimization calculations

Required: False. Automatically set to 1 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

disp_time_weighting

Dispatch optimization future time discounting factor

Required: Required if is_dispatch=1

Type:: float

disp_timeout

Max dispatch optimization solve duration [s]

Required: Required if is_dispatch=1

Type:: float

f_turb_tou_periods

Dispatch logic for turbine load fraction

Required: True

Type:: sequence

is_ampl_engine

Run dispatch optimization with external AMPL engine

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

is_dispatch

Allow dispatch optimization?

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

is_parallel_htr

Does plant include a HTF heater parallel to solar field?

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

is_timestep_load_fractions

Use turbine load fraction for each timestep instead of block dispatch?

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

is_tod_pc_target_also_pc_max

Is the TOD target cycle heat input also the max cycle heat input?

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

is_write_ampl_dat

Write AMPL data files for dispatch run

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

pb_fixed_par

Fixed parasitic load - runs at all times [MWe/MWcap]

Required: True

Type:: float

q_rec_heattrace

Receiver heat trace energy consumption during startup [kWe-hr]

Required: False. Automatically set to 0.0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

q_rec_standby

Receiver standby energy consumption [kWt]

Required: False. Automatically set to 9e99 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

sim_type

timeseries, 2: design only

Required: False. Automatically set to 1 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float
Type:: 1 (default)

time_start

Simulation start time [s]

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

time_steps_per_hour

Number of simulation time steps per hour

Required: False. Automatically set to -1 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

time_stop

Simulation stop time [s]

Required: False. Automatically set to 31536000 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

timestep_load_fractions

Turbine load fraction for each timestep, alternative to block dispatch

Required: False for configuration with default inputs. May be required if a variable dependent on its value changes. Example: For the Detailed PV - Single Owner configuration, only Subarray 1 is enabled in the configuration defaults, so Subarray 2 inputs would not be required; if Subarray 2 is enabled, then Subarray 2 inputs is required.

Type:: sequence

vacuum_arrays

Allocate arrays for only the required number of steps

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

weekday_schedule

12x24 CSP operation Time-of-Use Weekday schedule

Required: True

Type:: sequence[sequence]

weekend_schedule

12x24 CSP operation Time-of-Use Weekend schedule

Required: True

Type:: sequence[sequence]

FinancialModel Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.FinancialModel

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

FinancialModel_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

FinancialModel_vals = { var: val, ...}

csp_financial_model

[1-8]

Constraints: INTEGER,MIN=0

Required: False. Automatically set to 1 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

SystemDesign Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.SystemDesign

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

SystemDesign_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

SystemDesign_vals = { var: val, ...}

T_htf_cold_des

Cold HTF inlet temperature at design conditions [C]

Required: True

Type:: float

T_htf_hot_des

Hot HTF outlet temperature at design conditions [C]

Required: True

Type:: float

dni_des

Design-point DNI [W/m2]

Required: True

Type:: float

q_pb_design

Design heat input to power block [MWt]

Required: True

Type:: float

sf_excess

Heliostat field multiple

Required: False. Automatically set to 1.0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

solarm

Solar multiple [-]

Required: True

Type:: float

tshours

Equivalent full-load thermal storage hours [hr]

Required: True

Type:: float

HeliostatField Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.HeliostatField

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

HeliostatField_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

HeliostatField_vals = { var: val, ...}

A_sf_in

Solar field area [m^2]

Required: field_model_type>3

Type:: float

N_hel

Number of heliostats - in

Required: field_model_type>3

Type:: float

c_atm_0

Attenuation coefficient 0

Required: False. Automatically set to 0.006789 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

c_atm_1

Attenuation coefficient 1

Required: False. Automatically set to 0.1046 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

c_atm_2

Attenuation coefficient 2

Required: False. Automatically set to -0.0107 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

c_atm_3

Attenuation coefficient 3

Required: False. Automatically set to 0.002845 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

cant_type

Heliostat canting method

Required: True

Type:: float

check_max_flux

Check max flux at design point

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

csp_pt_sf_fixed_land_area

Fixed land area [acre]

Required: True

Type:: float

csp_pt_sf_land_overhead_factor

Land overhead factor

Required: True

Type:: float

dens_mirror

Ratio of heliostat reflective area to profile

Required: field_model_type<4

Type:: float

eta_map

Field efficiency array

Required: field_model_type>2

Type:: sequence[sequence]

eta_map_aod_format

Use 3D AOD format field efficiency array

Info: heliostat

Required: field_model_type>2

Type:: float

field_model_type

0=design field and tower/receiver geometry, 1=design field, 2=user specified field, 3=user flux and eta map, pass heliostat_positions to SolarPILOT for layout, 4=user flux and eta maps, no SolarPILOT, input A_sf_in, total_land_area_before_rad_cooling_in, and N_hel

Required: True

Type:: float

flux_maps

Flux map intensities

Required: field_model_type>2

Type:: sequence[sequence]

focus_type

Heliostat focus method

Required: True

Type:: float

hel_stow_deploy

Stow/deploy elevation angle [deg]

Required: True

Type:: float

helio_active_fraction

Heliostat active fraction

Required: True

Type:: float

helio_aim_points

Heliostat aim point table [m]

Required: False for configuration with default inputs. May be required if a variable dependent on its value changes. Example: For the Detailed PV - Single Owner configuration, only Subarray 1 is enabled in the configuration defaults, so Subarray 2 inputs would not be required; if Subarray 2 is enabled, then Subarray 2 inputs is required.

Type:: sequence[sequence]

helio_height

Heliostat height [m]

Required: field_model_type<4

Type:: float

helio_optical_error_mrad

Heliostat optical error [mrad]

Required: True

Type:: float

helio_positions

Heliostat position table - in

Required: Required if field_model_type=2|field_model_type=3

Type:: sequence[sequence]

helio_reflectance

Heliostat reflectance

Required: True

Type:: float

helio_width

Heliostat width [m]

Required: field_model_type<4

Type:: float

interp_beta

Interpolation beta coef. [-]

Required: False. Automatically set to 1.99 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

interp_nug

Interpolation nugget [-]

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

land_bound_list

Land boundary table listing

Required: False for configuration with default inputs. May be required if a variable dependent on its value changes. Example: For the Detailed PV - Single Owner configuration, only Subarray 1 is enabled in the configuration defaults, so Subarray 2 inputs would not be required; if Subarray 2 is enabled, then Subarray 2 inputs is required.

Type:: sequence

land_bound_table

Land boundary table [m]

Required: False for configuration with default inputs. May be required if a variable dependent on its value changes. Example: For the Detailed PV - Single Owner configuration, only Subarray 1 is enabled in the configuration defaults, so Subarray 2 inputs would not be required; if Subarray 2 is enabled, then Subarray 2 inputs is required.

Type:: sequence[sequence]

land_max

Land max boundary [-ORm]

Required: False. Automatically set to 7.5 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

land_min

Land min boundary [-ORm]

Required: False. Automatically set to 0.75 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

n_facet_x

Number of heliostat facets - X

Required: True

Type:: float

n_facet_y

Number of heliostat facets - Y

Required: True

Type:: float

opt_algorithm

Optimization algorithm

Required: False. Automatically set to 1 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

opt_conv_tol

Optimization convergence tolerance

Required: False. Automatically set to 0.001 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

opt_flux_penalty

Optimization flux overage penalty

Required: True

Type:: float

opt_init_step

Optimization initial step size

Required: False. Automatically set to 0.05 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

opt_max_iter

Max number iteration steps

Required: False. Automatically set to 200 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

p_start

Heliostat startup energy [kWe-hr]

Required: True

Type:: float

p_track

Heliostat tracking energy [kWe]

Required: True

Type:: float

receiver_type

external (default), 1; cavity

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float
Type:: 0

total_land_area_before_rad_cooling_in

Total land area not including radiative cooling - in [acre]

Required: field_model_type>3

Type:: float

v_wind_max

Heliostat max wind velocity [m/s]

Required: True

Type:: float

washing_frequency

Mirror washing frequency [none]

Required: True

Type:: float

water_usage_per_wash

Water usage per wash [L/m2_aper]

Required: True

Type:: float

TowerAndReceiver Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.TowerAndReceiver

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

TowerAndReceiver_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

TowerAndReceiver_vals = { var: val, ...}

D_rec

The overall outer diameter of the receiver - in [m]

Required: True

Type:: float

Flow_type

see figure on SAM Receiver page

Required: True

Type:: float
Type:: Receiver flow pattern

N_panels

Number of individual panels on the receiver

Constraints: INTEGER

Required: True

Type:: float

cav_rec_height

Cavity receiver height - in [m]

Required: Required if receiver_type=1

Type:: float

cav_rec_passive_abs

Cavity receiver passive surface solar absorptance

Required: Required if receiver_type=1

Type:: float

cav_rec_passive_eps

Cavity receiver passive surface thermal emissivity

Required: Required if receiver_type=1

Type:: float

cav_rec_span

Cavity receiver span angle [deg]

Required: Required if receiver_type=1

Type:: float

cav_rec_width

Cavity receiver aperture width - in [m]

Required: Required if receiver_type=1

Type:: float

crossover_shift

Number of panels shift in receiver crossover position

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

csp_pt_rec_max_oper_frac

Maximum receiver mass flow rate fraction

Required: True

Type:: float

d_tube_out

The outer diameter of an individual receiver tube [mm]

Required: True

Type:: float

delta_flux_hrs

Hourly frequency in flux map lookup

Required: False. Automatically set to 1 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

downc_tm_mult

Downcomer thermal mass multiplier

Required: False. Automatically set to 1.0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

epsilon

The emissivity of the receiver surface coating

Required: True

Type:: float

eta_pump

Receiver HTF pump efficiency

Required: True

Type:: float

f_rec_min

Minimum receiver mass flow rate turn down fraction

Required: True

Type:: float

field_fl_props

User defined field fluid property data [-]

Required: True

Type:: sequence[sequence]

flux_max

Maximum allowable flux

Required: False. Automatically set to 1000 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

h_tower

Tower height - in [m]

Required: True

Type:: float

heat_trace_power

Riser/downcomer heat trace power during startup [kW/m]

Required: False. Automatically set to 500.0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

hl_ffact

The heat loss factor (thermal loss fudge factor)

Required: True

Type:: float

is_rec_enforce_min_startup

Always enforce minimum startup time

Required: False. Automatically set to 1 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

is_rec_model_trans

Formulate receiver model as transient?

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

is_rec_startup_from_T_soln

Begin receiver startup from solved temperature profiles?

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

is_rec_startup_trans

Formulate receiver startup model as transient?

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

mat_tube

Receiver tube material, 2=Stainless AISI316

Required: True

Type:: float

min_fill_time

Startup time delay for filling the receiver/piping [hr]

Required: False. Automatically set to 0.1333 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

min_preheat_time

Minimum time required in preheat startup stage [hr]

Required: False. Automatically set to 0.0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

n_cav_rec_panels

Cavity receiver number of panels

Required: Required if receiver_type=1

Type:: float

n_flux_days

Number of days in flux map lookup

Required: False. Automatically set to 8 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

piping_length_const

Piping constant length [m]

Required: True

Type:: float

piping_length_mult

Piping length multiplier

Required: True

Type:: float

piping_loss_coefficient

Thermal loss per meter of piping [Wt/m2-K]

Type:: float

preheat_flux

Tube absorbed solar flux during preheat [kW/m2]

Required: False. Automatically set to 50.0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

rec_absorptance

Receiver absorptance

Required: True

Type:: float

rec_clearsky_dni

User-defined clear-sky DNI [W/m2]

Required: Required if rec_clearsky_model=0

Type:: sequence

rec_clearsky_fraction

Weighting fraction on clear-sky DNI for receiver flow control

Required: False. Automatically set to 0.0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

rec_clearsky_model

None = -1, User-defined data = 0, Meinel = 1; Hottel = 2; Allen = 3; Moon = 4

Required: False. Automatically set to -1 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float
Type:: Clearsky model

rec_height

Receiver height - in [m]

Required: True

Type:: float

rec_hl_perm2

Receiver design heatloss [kW/m2]

Required: True

Type:: float

rec_htf

Receiver HTF, 17=Salt (60% NaNO3, 40% KNO3) 10=Salt (46.5% LiF 11.5% NaF 42% KF) 50=Lookup tables

Required: True

Type:: float

rec_qf_delay

Energy-based receiver startup delay (fraction of rated thermal power)

Required: True

Type:: float

rec_su_delay

Fixed startup delay time for the receiver [hr]

Required: True

Type:: float

rec_tm_mult

Receiver thermal mass multiplier

Required: False. Automatically set to 1.0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

riser_tm_mult

Riser thermal mass multiplier

Required: False. Automatically set to 1.0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

startup_ramp_time

Time required to reach full flux during receiver startup [hr]

Required: False. Automatically set to 0.1333 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

startup_target_Tdiff

Target HTF T at end of startup - steady state hot HTF temperature [C]

Required: False. Automatically set to -5.0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

th_riser

Riser or downcomer tube wall thickness [mm]

Required: False. Automatically set to 15.0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

th_tube

The wall thickness of a single receiver tube [mm]

Required: True

Type:: float

u_riser

Design point HTF velocity in riser [m/s]

Required: False. Automatically set to 4.0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

ParallelHeater Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.ParallelHeater

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

ParallelHeater_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

ParallelHeater_vals = { var: val, ...}

f_q_dot_des_allowable_su

Fraction of design power allowed during startup [-]

Required: Required if is_parallel_htr=1

Type:: float

f_q_dot_heater_min

Minimum allowable heater output as fraction of design

Required: Required if is_parallel_htr=1

Type:: float

heater_efficiency

Heater electric to thermal efficiency [%]

Required: Required if is_parallel_htr=1

Type:: float

heater_mult

Heater multiple relative to design cycle thermal power [-]

Required: Required if is_parallel_htr=1

Type:: float

hrs_startup_at_max_rate

Duration of startup at max startup power [hr]

Required: Required if is_parallel_htr=1

Type:: float

SystemCosts Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.SystemCosts

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

SystemCosts_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

SystemCosts_vals = { var: val, ...}

allow_heater_no_dispatch_opt

Allow heater with no dispatch optimization? SAM UI relies on cmod default

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float

bop_spec_cost

BOS specific cost [$/kWe]

Required: True

Type:: float

contingency_rate

Contingency for cost overrun [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

cost_sf_fixed

Solar field fixed cost [$]

Required: True

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_epc_fixed

EPC fixed [$]

Required: True

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_epc_per_acre

EPC cost per acre [$/acre]

Required: True

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_epc_per_watt

EPC cost per watt [$/W]

Required: True

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_epc_percent

EPC cost percent of direct [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_plm_fixed

PLM fixed [$]

Required: True

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_plm_per_watt

PLM cost per watt [$/W]

Required: True

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_plm_percent

PLM cost percent of direct [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

heater_spec_cost

Heater specific cost [$/kWht]

Required: Required if is_parallel_htr=1

Type:: float

heliostat_spec_cost

Heliostat field cost [$/m2]

Required: True

Type:: float

land_spec_cost

Total land area cost [$/acre]

Required: True

Type:: float

rec_cost_exp

Receiver cost scaling exponent

Required: True

Type:: float

rec_ref_area

Receiver reference area for cost scale

Required: True

Type:: float

rec_ref_cost

Receiver reference cost [$]

Required: True

Type:: float

sales_tax_frac

Percent of cost to which sales tax applies [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

site_spec_cost

Site improvement cost [$/m2]

Required: True

Type:: float

tes_spec_cost

Thermal energy storage cost [$/kWht]

Required: True

Type:: float

tower_exp

Tower cost scaling exponent

Required: True

Type:: float

tower_fixed_cost

Tower fixed cost [$]

Required: True

Type:: float

ThermalStorage Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.ThermalStorage

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

ThermalStorage_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

ThermalStorage_vals = { var: val, ...}

cold_tank_Thtr

Minimum allowable cold tank HTF temperature [C]

Required: True

Type:: float

cold_tank_max_heat

Rated heater capacity for cold tank heating [MW]

Required: True

Type:: float

h_tank

Total height of tank (height of HTF when tank is full) [m]

Required: True

Type:: float

h_tank_min

Minimum allowable HTF height in storage tank [m]

Required: True

Type:: float

hot_tank_Thtr

Minimum allowable hot tank HTF temperature [C]

Required: True

Type:: float

hot_tank_max_heat

Rated heater capacity for hot tank heating [MW]

Required: True

Type:: float

tank_pairs

Number of equivalent tank pairs

Constraints: INTEGER

Required: True

Type:: float

tanks_in_parallel

Tanks are in parallel, not in series, with solar field [-]

Required: True

Type:: float

tes_init_hot_htf_percent

Initial fraction of available volume that is hot [%]

Type:: float

u_tank

Loss coefficient from the tank [W/m2-K]

Required: True

Type:: float

HeatSink Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.HeatSink

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

HeatSink_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

HeatSink_vals = { var: val, ...}

pb_pump_coef

Pumping power to move 1kg of HTF through PB loop [kW/kg]

Required: True

Type:: float

TimeOfDeliveryFactors Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.TimeOfDeliveryFactors

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

TimeOfDeliveryFactors_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

TimeOfDeliveryFactors_vals = { var: val, ...}

dispatch_factors_ts

Dispatch payment factor array

Required: Required if ppa_multiplier_model=1&csp_financial_model<5&is_dispatch=1&sim_type=1

Type:: sequence

dispatch_sched_weekday

PPA pricing weekday schedule, 12x24

Required: Required if ppa_multiplier_model=0&csp_financial_model<5&is_dispatch=1&sim_type=1

Type:: sequence[sequence]

dispatch_sched_weekend

PPA pricing weekend schedule, 12x24

Required: Required if ppa_multiplier_model=0&csp_financial_model<5&is_dispatch=1&sim_type=1

Type:: sequence[sequence]

dispatch_tod_factors

TOD factors for periods 1 through 9

Required: Required if ppa_multiplier_model=0&csp_financial_model<5&is_dispatch=1&sim_type=1

Type:: sequence

ppa_multiplier_model

dispatch factors dispatch_factorX, 1: hourly multipliers dispatch_factors_ts [0/1]

Options: 0=diurnal,1=timestep

Constraints: INTEGER,MIN=0

Required: False. Automatically set to 0 if not assigned explicitly or loaded from defaults.

Type:: float
Type:: PPA multiplier model 0

FinancialSolutionMode Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.FinancialSolutionMode

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

FinancialSolutionMode_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

FinancialSolutionMode_vals = { var: val, ...}

ppa_soln_mode

PPA solution mode (0=Specify IRR target, 1=Specify PPA price)

Required: Required if ppa_multiplier_model=0&csp_financial_model<5&is_dispatch=1&sim_type=1

Type:: float

Revenue Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.Revenue

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

Revenue_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

Revenue_vals = { var: val, ...}

ppa_price_input

PPA prices - yearly [$/kWh]

Required: Required if ppa_multiplier_model=0&csp_financial_model<5&is_dispatch=1&sim_type=1

Type:: sequence

FinancialParameters Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.FinancialParameters

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

FinancialParameters_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

FinancialParameters_vals = { var: val, ...}

const_per_interest_rate1

Interest rate, loan 1 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_interest_rate2

Interest rate, loan 2 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_interest_rate3

Interest rate, loan 3 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_interest_rate4

Interest rate, loan 4 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_interest_rate5

Interest rate, loan 5 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_months1

Months prior to operation, loan 1

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_months2

Months prior to operation, loan 2

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_months3

Months prior to operation, loan 3

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_months4

Months prior to operation, loan 4

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_months5

Months prior to operation, loan 5

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_percent1

Percent of total installed cost, loan 1 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_percent2

Percent of total installed cost, loan 2 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_percent3

Percent of total installed cost, loan 3 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_percent4

Percent of total installed cost, loan 4 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_percent5

Percent of total installed cost, loan 5 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_upfront_rate1

Upfront fee on principal, loan 1 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_upfront_rate2

Upfront fee on principal, loan 2 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_upfront_rate3

Upfront fee on principal, loan 3 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_upfront_rate4

Upfront fee on principal, loan 4 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

const_per_upfront_rate5

Upfront fee on principal, loan 5 [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

sales_tax_rate

Sales tax rate [%]

Required: True

Type:: float

Deprecated Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.Deprecated

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

Deprecated_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

Deprecated_vals = { var: val, ...}

P_boil

Boiler operating pressure [bar]

Type:: float

csp_pt_tes_init_hot_htf_percent

Initial fraction of available volume that is hot [%]

Type:: float

disp_csu_cost

Cycle startup cost [$]

Type:: float

disp_pen_delta_w

Dispatch cycle production change penalty [$/kWe-change]

Type:: float

disp_rsu_cost

Receiver startup cost [$]

Type:: float

piping_loss

Thermal loss per meter of piping [Wt/m]

Type:: float

AdjustmentFactors Group

class PySAM.AdjustmentFactors.AdjustmentFactors

assign() → None: Assign attributes from dictionary

export() → Dict: Export attributes into dictionary

constant: AC Constant loss adjustment [%]

dc_constant: DC Constant loss adjustment [%]

dc_en_hourly: Enable DC hourly-based adjustment factors [0/1]

dc_en_periods: Enable DC period-based adjustment factors [0/1]

dc_en_timeindex: Enable DC lfetime adjustment factors [0/1]

dc_hourly: DC Hourly Adjustment Factors [%]

dc_periods: DC Period-based Adjustment Factors [%]

dc_timeindex: DC Lifetime Adjustment Factors [%]

en_hourly: Enable AC hourly-based adjustment factors [0/1]

en_periods: Enable AC period-based adjustment factors [0/1]

en_timeindex: Enable AC lfetime adjustment factors [0/1]

hourly: AC Hourly Adjustment Factors [%]

periods: AC Period-based Adjustment Factors [%]

sf_constant: DC Constant loss adjustment [%]

sf_en_hourly: Enable SF hourly-based adjustment factors [0/1]

sf_en_periods: Enable SF period-based adjustment factors [0/1]

sf_en_timeindex: Enable SF lfetime adjustment factors [0/1]

sf_hourly: SF Hourly Adjustment Factors [%]

sf_periods: SF Period-based Adjustment Factors [%]

sf_timeindex: SF Lifetime Adjustment Factors [%]

timeindex: AC Lifetime Adjustment Factors [%]

Outputs Group

class PySAM.MsptIph.MsptIph.Outputs

assign(dict) → None

Assign attributes from dictionary, overwriting but not removing values.

Outputs_vals = { var: val, ...}

export() → dict: Export attributes into dictionary.

replace(dict) → None

Replace attributes from dictionary, unassigning values not present in input dict.

Outputs_vals = { var: val, ...}

A_rec

Receiver area - planar [m2]

Type:: float

A_sf

Solar field area [m^2]

Type:: float

D_rec_calc

The overall outer diameter of the receiver - out [m]

Type:: float

E_heater_su_des

Heater startup energy [MWt-hr]

Type:: float

L_tower_piping_calc

Tower piping length [m]

Type:: float

N_hel_calc

Number of heliostats - out

Type:: float

P_fixed

Parasitic power fixed load [MWe]

Type:: sequence

P_plant_balance_tot

Parasitic power generation-dependent load [MWe]

Type:: sequence

P_rec_heattrace

Receiver heat trace parasitic load [MWe]

Type:: sequence

P_tower_pump

Receiver and tower HTF pumping power [MWe]

Type:: sequence

Q_tes_des

TES design capacity [MWt-hr]

Type:: float

Q_thermal

Receiver thermal power to HTF less piping loss [MWt]

Type:: sequence

Q_thermal_ss

Receiver thermal power to HTF less piping loss (steady state) [MWt]

Type:: sequence

Q_thermal_ss_csky

Receiver thermal power to HTF less piping loss under clear-sky conditions (steady state) [MWt]

Type:: sequence

T_heat_sink_in

Heat sink HTF inlet temp [C]

Type:: sequence

T_heat_sink_out

Heat sink HTF outlet temp [C]

Type:: sequence

T_htf_heater_in

Parallel heater HTF inlet temperature [C]

Type:: sequence

T_htf_heater_out

Parallel heater HTF outlet temperature [C]

Type:: sequence

T_panel_out_max

Receiver panel maximum HTF outlet temperature during timestep [C]

Type:: sequence

T_rec_in

Receiver HTF inlet temperature [C]

Type:: sequence

T_rec_out

Receiver HTF outlet temperature [C]

Type:: sequence

T_rec_out_end

Receiver HTF outlet temperature at end of timestep [C]

Type:: sequence

T_rec_out_max

Receiver maximum HTF outlet temperature during timestep [C]

Type:: sequence

T_tes_cold

TES cold temperature [C]

Type:: sequence

T_tes_hot

TES hot temperature [C]

Type:: sequence

T_wall_downcomer

Receiver downcomer wall temperature at end of timestep [C]

Type:: sequence

T_wall_rec_inlet

Receiver inlet panel wall temperature at end of timestep [C]

Type:: sequence

T_wall_rec_outlet

Receiver outlet panel wall temperature at end of timestep [C]

Type:: sequence

T_wall_riser

Receiver riser wall temperature at end of timestep [C]

Type:: sequence

V_tes_htf_avail_des

TES volume of HTF available for heat transfer [m3]

Type:: float

V_tes_htf_total_des

TES total HTF volume [m3]

Type:: float

W_dot_bop_design

BOP parasitics at design [MWe]

Type:: float

W_dot_col_tracking_des

Collector tracking power at design [MWe]

Type:: float

W_dot_fixed

Fixed parasitic at design [MWe]

Type:: float

W_dot_heater

Parallel heater electricity consumption [MWe]

Type:: sequence

W_dot_heater_des

Heater electricity consumption at design [MWe]

Type:: float

W_dot_parasitic_tot

System total electrical parasitic [MWe]

Type:: sequence

W_dot_pc_pump

Heat sink pumping power [MWe]

Type:: sequence

W_dot_rec_pump_des

Receiver estimated pump power at design [MWe]

Type:: float

W_dot_rec_pump_rec_share_des

Receiver estimated pump power due to rec tubes at design [MWe]

Type:: float

W_dot_rec_pump_tower_share_des

Receiver estimated pump power due to tower height at design [MWe]

Type:: float

annual_E_tower_pump

Annual tower pumping power [MWe-hr]

Type:: float

annual_electricity_consumption

Annual electricity consumption w/ avail derate [kWe-hr]

Type:: float

annual_energy

Annual Thermal Energy to Heat Sink w/ avail derate [kWt-hr]

Type:: float

annual_energy_distribution_time

Annual energy production as function of time [kW]

Type:: sequence[sequence]

annual_eta_rec_th

Annual receiver thermal efficiency ignoring rec reflective loss

Type:: float

annual_eta_rec_th_incl_refl

Annual receiver thermal efficiency including reflective loss

Type:: float

annual_q_defocus_est

Annual defocus loss estimate [MWt-hr]

Type:: float

annual_q_piping_loss

Annual tower piping losses [MWt-hr]

Type:: float

annual_q_rec_htf

Annual receiver power delivered to HTF [MWt-hr]

Type:: float

annual_q_rec_inc

Annual receiver incident thermal power after reflective losses [MWt-hr]

Type:: float

annual_q_rec_loss

Annual receiver convective and radiative losses [MWt-hr]

Type:: float

annual_q_rec_startup

Annual receiver startup energy [MWt-hr]

Type:: float

annual_total_water_use

Total annual water usage from mirror washing [m3]

Type:: float

average_attenuation

Average solar field attenuation [%]

Type:: float

beam

Resource beam normal irradiance [W/m2]

Type:: sequence

capacity_factor

Capacity factor [%]

Type:: float

cav_panel_width

Cavity panel width [m]

Type:: float

cav_radius

Cavity radius [m]

Type:: float

cav_rec_area

Cavity receiver area [m2]

Type:: float

cav_rec_height_calc

Cavity receiver height - out [m]

Type:: float

cav_rec_width_calc

Cavity receiver aperture width - out [m]

Type:: float

clearsky

Predicted clear-sky beam normal irradiance [W/m2]

Type:: sequence

const_per_interest1

Interest cost, loan 1 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_interest2

Interest cost, loan 2 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_interest3

Interest cost, loan 3 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_interest4

Interest cost, loan 4 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_interest5

Interest cost, loan 5 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_interest_total

Total interest costs, all loans [$]

Type:: float

const_per_percent_total

Total percent of installed costs, all loans [%]

Type:: float

const_per_principal1

Principal, loan 1 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_principal2

Principal, loan 2 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_principal3

Principal, loan 3 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_principal4

Principal, loan 4 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_principal5

Principal, loan 5 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_principal_total

Total principal, all loans [$]

Type:: float

const_per_total1

Total financing cost, loan 1 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_total2

Total financing cost, loan 2 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_total3

Total financing cost, loan 3 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_total4

Total financing cost, loan 4 [$]

Type:: float

const_per_total5

Total financing cost, loan 5 [$]

Type:: float

construction_financing_cost

Total construction financing cost [$]

Type:: float

cp_battery_nameplate

Battery nameplate [MWe]

Type:: float

cp_system_nameplate

System capacity for capacity payments [MWt]

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_bop

BOP cost [$]

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_contingency

Contingency cost [$]

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_epc_total

EPC and owner cost [$]

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_fossil

Fossil backup cost [$]

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_heliostats

Heliostat cost [$]

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_installed_per_capacity

Estimated installed cost per cap [$]

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_plm_total

Total land cost [$]

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_power_block

Power cycle cost [$]

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_receiver

Receiver cost [$]

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_sales_tax_total

Sales tax cost [$]

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_site_improvements

Site improvement cost [$]

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_storage

TES cost [$]

Type:: float

csp_pt_cost_tower

Tower cost [$]

Type:: float

d_tank_tes

TES tank diameter [m]

Type:: float

defocus

Field optical focus fraction

Type:: sequence

dens_store_htf_at_T_ave

TES density of HTF at avg temps [kg/m3]

Type:: float

disp_obj_relax

Dispatch objective function - relaxed max

Type:: sequence

disp_objective

Dispatch objective function value

Type:: sequence

disp_pceff_expected

Dispatch expected power cycle efficiency adj.

Type:: sequence

disp_presolve_nconstr

Dispatch number of constraints in problem

Type:: sequence

disp_presolve_nvar

Dispatch number of variables in problem

Type:: sequence

disp_qpbsu_expected

Dispatch expected power cycle startup energy [MWht]

Type:: sequence

disp_qsf_expected

Dispatch expected solar field available energy [MWt]

Type:: sequence

disp_qsfprod_expected

Dispatch expected solar field generation [MWt]

Type:: sequence

disp_qsfsu_expected

Dispatch expected solar field startup enegy [MWt]

Type:: sequence

disp_rel_mip_gap

Dispatch relative MIP gap

Type:: sequence

disp_rev_expected

Dispatch expected revenue factor

Type:: sequence

disp_solve_iter

Dispatch iterations count

Type:: sequence

disp_solve_state

Dispatch solver state

Type:: sequence

disp_solve_time

Dispatch solver time [sec]

Type:: sequence

disp_subopt_flag

Dispatch suboptimal solution flag

Type:: sequence

disp_tes_expected

Dispatch expected TES charge level [MWht]

Type:: sequence

disp_thermeff_expected

Dispatch expected SF thermal efficiency adj.

Type:: sequence

disp_wpb_expected

Dispatch expected power generation [MWe]

Type:: sequence

e_ch_tes

TES charge state [MWht]

Type:: sequence

eta_field

Field optical efficiency

Type:: sequence

eta_map_out

Solar field optical efficiencies

Type:: sequence[sequence]

eta_rec_thermal_des

Receiver estimated thermal efficiency at design

Type:: float

eta_therm

Receiver thermal efficiency

Type:: sequence

ext_rec_area

External receiver area - out [m2]

Type:: float

ext_rec_aspect

External receiver aspect ratio - out

Type:: float

flux_maps_for_import

Flux map for import

Type:: sequence[sequence]

flux_maps_out

Flux map intensities

Type:: sequence[sequence]

gen

Total thermal power to heat sink with available derate [kWt]

Type:: sequence

h_rec_input_to_cost_model

Receiver height for cost model selected from receiver type [m]

Type:: float

h_tower_calc

Tower height - out [m]

Type:: float

heater_cost

Heater cost [$]

Type:: float

helio_positions_calc

Heliostat position table - out

Type:: sequence[sequence]

heliostat_area

Active area of heliostat [m^2]

Type:: float

is_PAR_HTR_allowed

Is parallel electric heater operation allowed

Type:: sequence

is_pc_sb_allowed

Is power cycle standby allowed

Type:: sequence

is_pc_su_allowed

Is power cycle startup allowed

Type:: sequence

is_rec_su_allowed

Is receiver startup allowed

Type:: sequence

kwh_per_kw

First year kWh/kW [kWth/kWt]

Type:: float

land_area_base_calc

Land area occupied by heliostats [acre]

Type:: float

land_max_abs

Max distance from tower to heliostat [m]

Type:: float

land_min_abs

Min distance from tower to heliostat [m]

Type:: float

m_dot_balance

Relative mass flow balance error

Type:: sequence

m_dot_cr_to_tes_hot

field to hot TES [kg/s]

Type:: sequence
Type:: Mass flow

m_dot_cycle_to_field

cycle to field [kg/s]

Type:: sequence
Type:: Mass flow

m_dot_field_to_cycle

field to cycle [kg/s]

Type:: sequence
Type:: Mass flow

m_dot_htf_heat_sink

Heat sink HTF mass flow [kg/s]

Type:: sequence

m_dot_htf_heater

Parallel heater HTF mass flow rate [kg/s]

Type:: sequence

m_dot_htf_rec_des

Receiver HTF mass flow rate at design [kg/s]

Type:: float

m_dot_htf_rec_max

Receiver max HTF mass flow rate [kg/s]

Type:: float

m_dot_pc_to_tes_cold

cycle to cold TES [kg/s]

Type:: sequence
Type:: Mass flow

m_dot_rec

Receiver mass flow rate [kg/s]

Type:: sequence

m_dot_tes_cold_out

TES cold out [kg/s]

Type:: sequence
Type:: Mass flow

m_dot_tes_hot_out

TES hot out [kg/s]

Type:: sequence
Type:: Mass flow

mass_tes_cold

TES cold tank mass (end) [kg]

Type:: sequence

mass_tes_hot

TES hot tank mass (end) [kg]

Type:: sequence

n_op_modes

Operating modes in reporting timestep

Type:: sequence

nameplate

Nameplate capacity [MWt]

Type:: float

od_tube_calc

Receiver tube outer diameter - out [mm]

Type:: float

op_mode_1

1st operating mode

Type:: sequence

op_mode_2

2nd operating mode, if applicable

Type:: sequence

op_mode_3

3rd operating mode, if applicable

Type:: sequence

operating_modes_a

First 3 operating modes tried

Type:: sequence

operating_modes_b

Next 3 operating modes tried

Type:: sequence

operating_modes_c

Final 3 operating modes tried

Type:: sequence

pparasi

Field tracking power [MWe]

Type:: sequence

pricing_mult

PPA price multiplier

Type:: sequence

q_balance

Relative energy balance error

Type:: sequence

q_ch_tes

TES charge thermal power [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dc_tes

TES discharge thermal power [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_elec_to_PAR_HTR

Electric heater thermal power target [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_est_cr_on

Estimated receiver thermal power TO HTF [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_est_cr_su

Estimated receiver startup thermal power [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_est_tes_ch

Estimated max TES charge thermal power [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_est_tes_dc

Estimated max TES discharge thermal power [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_heater_des

Heater design thermal power [MWt]

Type:: float

q_dot_heater_startup

Parallel heater thermal power consumed during startup [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_heater_to_htf

Parallel heater thermal power to HTF [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_loss_tes_des

TES thermal loss at design [MWt]

Type:: float

q_dot_pc_max

Max thermal power to PC [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_pc_min

Thermal power for PC min operation [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_pc_sb

Thermal power for PC standby [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_pc_target

Target thermal power to PC [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_piping_loss_des

Receiver estimated piping loss at design [MWt]

Type:: float

q_dot_rec_des

Receiver thermal output at design [MWt]

Type:: float

q_dot_rec_inc

Receiver incident thermal power [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_reflection_loss

Receiver reflection losses [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_tes_heater

TES freeze protection power [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_dot_to_heat_sink

Heat sink thermal power [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_piping_losses

Receiver header/tower piping losses [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_sf_inc

Field incident thermal power [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_startup

Receiver startup thermal energy consumed [MWt]

Type:: sequence

q_thermal_loss

Receiver convection and emission losses [MWt]

Type:: sequence

rec_defocus

Receiver component defocus

Type:: sequence

rec_height_calc

Receiver height - out [m]

Type:: float

refl_image_error

Reflected image error [mrad]

Type:: float

rh

Resource relative humidity [%]

Type:: sequence

sf_adjust_out

Field availability adjustment factor

Type:: sequence

sim_cpu_run_time

Simulation duration clock time [s]

Type:: float

solaz

Resource solar azimuth [deg]

Type:: sequence

solzen

Resource solar zenith [deg]

Type:: sequence

system_capacity

System capacity [kWt]

Type:: float

tank_losses

TES thermal losses [MWt]

Type:: sequence

tdry

Resource dry Bulb temperature [C]

Type:: sequence

tes_htf_pump_power

TES HTF pump power [MWe]

Type:: sequence

time_hr

Time at end of timestep [hr]

Type:: sequence

total_direct_cost

Total direct cost [$]

Type:: float

total_indirect_cost

Total indirect cost [$]

Type:: float

total_installed_cost

Total installed cost [$]

Type:: float

total_land_area

Total land area [acre]

Type:: float

total_land_area_before_rad_cooling_calc

Total land area not including radiative cooling - out [acre]

Type:: float

tou_value

CSP operating time-of-use value

Type:: sequence

tshours_heater

TES duration at heater design output [hr]

Type:: float

tshours_rec

TES duration at receiver design output [hr]

Type:: float

twet

Resource wet Bulb temperature [C]

Type:: sequence

ui_direct_subtotal

Direct capital precontingency cost [$]

Type:: float

vel_rec_htf_des

Receiver estimated tube HTF velocity at design [m/s]

Type:: float

wspd

Resource wind velocity [m/s]

Type:: sequence