Thermophotovoltaics

Basic Principles and Critical Aspects of System Design
2011
ISBN: 978-3-642-19964-6
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 202 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 506 g

Reihe: Green Energy and Technology

Thermophotovoltaics is the science and technology associated with the direct generation of electricity from high temperature heat. Potential applications include combined heat and power, portable and auxiliary power, radioisotope space power, industrial waste heat recovery and concentrated solar power. This book aims at serving as an introduction to the underlying theory, overview of present day components and system arrangements, and update of the latest developments in the field. The emphasis is placed on the understanding of the critical aspects of efficient thermophotovoltaic system design. The aim is to assist researchers in the field.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bauer, Thomas

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Thermische Energieerzeugung, Wärmeübertragung
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Solarenergie, Photovoltaik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- PART I: Radiators (Emitters).- Filters.- Photovoltaic Cells.- PART II: SYSTEMS.- Heat Transfer.- Cavity Design and Optical Control.- Competing Technologies.- Projected System Performances and Potential Applications.

Über Autor(innen)

The author studied electrical engineering at Heilbronn University in Germany and completed his PhD in the field of thermophotovoltaics at Northumbria University in the UK in 2005. Currently, he works at the Institute of Technical Thermodynamics at the German Aerospace Center (DLR).