TY - JOUR TI - Simulation research on the grid connected generation system of solar thermal power generation AU - Liang Yalin AU - He Yuyao JN - Thermal Science PY - 2020 VL - 24 IS - 5 SP - 3239 EP - 3248 PT - Article AB - Objective: To improve the efficiency and stability of the solar thermal power generation system, and promote the optimization and development of solar thermal power generation grid connection. Methods: The working principle of the heat exchanger in the heat storage system is analyzed. Combined with the technological requirements of the system, the mathematical model of the heat exchanger is established by the mechanism modelling method. According to the inherent characteristics and control requirements of the heat storage system, the control schemes are proposed. The control strategies of different control algorithms, such as single-loop control, Smith predictive compensation control, cascade-Smith control, and feedforward-cascade-Smith control, are designed and adopted. The simulation model is established to obtain step response waveforms of different control systems. The advantages and disadvantages of different control strategies are comprehensively analyzed and compared. Results: After introducing the superheated steam mass-flow disturbance, the error of the single-loop control system increases. After adjusting the system to restore the oscillation state, the system error is high (10.24%). Smith predictive compensation control system fluctuates, with a peak time of 548 seconds