Title :
Thermophotovoltaics-development status and parametric considerations for power applications
Author :
Black, R.E. ; Baldasaro, P.F. ; Charache, G.W.
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Martin, Schenectady, NY, USA
fDate :
Aug. 29 1999-Sept. 2 1999
Abstract :
Technology advances in thermophotovoltaic (TPV) diodes and improvements in spectral control filters have enabled consideration of TPV for power applications. Low bandgap TPV diodes improve power density and spectral control at lower radiator temperatures (800/spl deg/C-1100/spl deg/C). Lower radiator temperatures enable a broader range of heat source and structural material options. Spectral control filters increase system efficiency by recuperation of photons. Finally, long-term reliability of the converter is enhanced as the energy conversion and recuperative spectral control occur "cold" at heat sink temperatures.
Keywords :
direct energy conversion; optical filters; thermophotovoltaic cells; 800 to 1100 C; energy conversion; heat sink temperature; heat source; long-term reliability; low-bandgap TPV diodes; photon recuperation; power applications; power density; radiator temperature; spectral control; structural material; thermophotovoltaic diodes; Control systems; Diodes; Energy conversion; Filters; Heat sinks; Optical control; Photonic band gap; Power system reliability; Temperature control; Temperature distribution;
Conference_Titel :
Thermoelectrics, 1999. Eighteenth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5451-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICT.1999.843469
