Thermophotovoltaics: Basic Principles and Critical Aspects of System Design

Thomas Bauer

Buku ini diterbitkan oleh Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg tahun 2011. Cakupan 223 halaman.

Daftar isi:

1. Introduction, 1

• Importance of Thermophotovoltaics, 1 
• Comparison of Solar PV and TPV Conversion, 3 
• TPV Literature, 5 
• Historical Development, 6 
• Energy Balance and Efficiency of a General Type System, 7

Part I Single Components

2. Radiators (Emitters), 17

• Introduction, 17 
• Thermal Stability of the Radiator, 18 
• Broadband Ceramic Radiators, 19 
• Selective Radiators Based on Transition Metal Oxides, 22 
• Metal Radiators, 26 
• Other Novel Radiator Materials and Concepts, 29

3. Filters, 35

• Introduction, 35 
• Bulk Dielectrics in the Cavity (Heat Shields), 37 
• Frequency Selective Surface (FSS) Filters, 42 
• Transparent Conducting Oxide (TCO) Filters, 43 
• All-Dielectric Filters, 45 
• Metal-Dielectric Filters, 45 
• Combined Dielectric-TCO Filters, 46 
• Other Filter Concepts, 46

4. Photovoltaic Cells, 53

• Introduction, 53 
• PV Cell Theory, 53 
• Fabrication Technologies and Epitaxial Growth, 62 
• PV Cell Design with Spectral Control, 64 
• Group of IV Semiconductors, 65 
• Group of III-V Semiconductors, 66 
• Other Materials and Aspects, 69

Part II Systems

5. Heat Transfer Theory and System Modell-ing, 85

• Introduction, 85 
• Conduction, 86 
• Convection, 87 
• Radiation, 88 
• Combined Heat Transfer Mode, 96

6. Cavity Design and Optical Control, 101

• Introduction, 101 
• Ultimate Efficiency and Power Density (Upper Limits), 102 
• TPV Cavity Arrangements, 110 
• Thermal Insulation Design, 114 
• Novel and TPV-Related Concepts, 117

7. Competing Technologies, 129

• Introduction, 129 
• Heat Engine Generators, 130 
• Electro-Chemical Cells, 132 
• Direct Heat-to-Electricity Conversion Devices, 135 
• Solar Photovoltaic Systems, 140 
• Summary, Discussion and Comparison with TPV, 140

8. Applications of TPV Generators, 147

• Introduction, 147 
• Nuclear Generator, 153 
• Solar Generator, 155 
• Combustion Generator, 161 
• Waste Heat Recovery Generator, 179

Index, 197

 

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