Thermo-economic Optimization of Hybrid Combined Power Cycles Using Heliostat Field Collector

A Master of Science thesis in Mechanical Engineering by Mohammad Saghafifar entitled, "Thermo-economic Optimization of Hybrid Combined Power Cycles Using Heliostat Field Collector," submitted in January 2016. Thesis advisor is Dr. Mohamed Gadalla. Soft and hard copy available.

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