Supervision and control system for a solar collector field with reflectors
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https://doi.org/10.17979/ja-cea.2025.46.12172Keywords:
Process supervision, Process Control, Instrumentation and control systems, Remote sensor data acquisition, Control of renewable energy resources, Renewable Energy System Modeling and IntegrationAbstract
This work presents the development of a SCADA system (Supervisory, Control, and Data Acquisition) for the supervision and control of a solar thermal field that feeds a membrane distillation plant. The system enables real-time acquisition of operational data, efficient resource management, and interaction with field devices. Its main objective is to provide researchers with accurate data to support the modeling and advanced control of the main variables in future studies. The work includes both the implementation of the SCADA system and the preliminary design and testing of key control loops, such as the reflector position control and the solar field outlet temperature control. All activities are carried out within the Agroconnect experimental infrastructure, located at the IFAPA center in collaboration with the University of Almería.
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