Summary of Inverse Deep Learning Ray Tracing For Heliostat Surface Prediction, by Jan Lewen et al.
Inverse Deep Learning Ray Tracing for Heliostat Surface Prediction
by Jan Lewen, Max Pargmann, Mehdi Cherti, Jenia Jitsev, Robert Pitz-Paal, Daniel Maldonado Quinto
First submitted to arxiv on: 20 Aug 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper presents a novel method called Inverse Deep Learning Ray Tracing (iDLR) to predict the surface profiles of heliostats in Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants. The surface profile affects the flux density, which is critical for ensuring safe and efficient operation. Current control systems assume ideal surface conditions, but this can compromise safety and efficiency. iDLR uses target images from calibration to predict the surface with deflectometry-like precision for most heliostats. This method has potential to enhance CSP plant operations by increasing efficiency and energy output. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper is about finding a way to make solar power plants work better. Right now, it’s hard to measure how well each part of the plant is working because they’re really far away. The scientists came up with a new method using computers to figure out what’s going on at those parts. They tested it and found that it works pretty well for most parts. This could make solar power plants more efficient and produce more energy. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Deep learning » Precision
