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We present a control scheme for a parabolic trough power plant that is equipped with a molten salt thermal energy storage system. We show that the multivariable control problem for the solar field can be decoupled by controlling the three way valve that splits the heat transfer fluid between the storage system and the steam generator. The steam generation cycle is regulated with inlet pressure control. The subsystems of the plant are modeled based on first principles, where we focus on the steam generation cycle. A multi-group extraction turbine with pre- and reheater is considered, which is suitable for solar power plants. We demonstrate the benefits of the proposed control scheme with a day-to-day simulation.
Market and simulation analysis of PVT applications for the determination of new PVT test procedures
(2014)
To power dynamic processes in cells, the actin and microtubule cytoskeletons organize into complex structures. Although it is known that cytoskeletal coordination is vital for cell function, the mechanisms by which cross-linking proteins coordinate actin and microtubule activities remain poorly understood. In particular, it is unknown how the distinct mechanical properties of different actin architectures modulate the outcome of actin-microtubule interactions. To address this question, we engineered the protein TipAct, which links growing microtubule ends via end-binding proteins to actin filaments. We show that growing microtubules can be captured and guided by stiff actin bundles, leading to global actin-microtubule alignment. Conversely, growing microtubule ends can transport, stretch and bundle individual actin filaments, thereby globally defining actin filament organization. Our results provide a physical basis to understand actin-microtubule cross-talk, and reveal that a simple cross-linker can enable a mechanical feedback between actin and microtubule organization that is relevant to diverse biological contexts.