Control Óptimo Aplicado a Campos de Colectores Solares Distribuidos

This work describes the optimal control of a parabolic trough solar plant when the solar radiation is subject to variations due to the passage of clouds. The objective of the control strategies developed is to optimize the generated power, unlike other strategies that pursue the maintenance of the outlet oil temperature of the solar field. The solar plant model developed includes the solar field with all its loops, as well as the power generation system and the storage system. It also models the passage of clouds with dfferent sizes of coverage of the solar field. Dierent control strategies are developed to maximize the power generated and at the same time to try to produce that power as long as possible and with the smallest variations.