Review of papers on the architecture and operation of microthermophotovoltaic system for MEMS power generation

Author

Sidek, O. ; Ishak, M.Z. ; Aziz, J.A. ; Miskam, M.A.

Author_Institution

Collaborative Microelectron. Design Excellence Center, Univ. Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Malaysia

fYear

2010

fDate

3-4 Aug. 2010

Firstpage

56

Lastpage

61

Abstract

Microthermophotovoltaic (micro-TPV) systems are generators currently being extensively developed to convert radiation heat energy from hydrocarbon fuel combustion into useful electricity by using low band-gap photovoltaic cell for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Micro-TPV systems consist of a heat source (microcombustor), a thermal emitter (microcombustor surfaces), a dielectric/optical filter, and photovoltaic cells. The architecture of a micro-TPV system and its components are currently the focus of research aiming to improve the overall system architecture, efficiency, and performance for practical implementation in the MEMS industry.

Keywords

electric power generation; micromechanical devices; optical filters; thermophotovoltaic cells; MEMS power generation; dielectric filter; heat source; hydrocarbon fuel combustion; micro-TPV system; microcombustor surface; microelectromechanical system; microthermophotovoltaic system; optical filter; photovoltaic cell; radiation heat energy; thermal emitter; Combustion; Energy conversion; Fuels; Hydrocarbons; Microelectromechanical systems; Micromechanical devices; Photonic band gap; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Power generation; microcombustion; micropower generation; microthermophotovoltaic system;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Quality Electronic Design (ASQED), 2010 2nd Asia Symposium on

Conference_Location

Penang

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-7809-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ASQED.2010.5548157

Filename

5548157