Title :
Thermophotovoltaics - a New Concept Evolving in Energy Conversion: Summary of a Panel Session Presentation
Author_Institution :
Nat. Grid USA Service Co., Northborough, MA
Abstract :
Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems are designed to produce direct-current electrical energy via high-temperature semiconductors receiving radiant energy from the combustion of fuel. Unique system elements and design are required to maximize the transfer of energy from the flame to a radiator to the receiving cells and cooling apparatus. The new concept of a micron-gap TPV system (MTPV) is also discussed. This panel session presentation is a basic introduction to these concepts, which have more potential for non-grid-connected distributed generation (DG) applications than typical grid-connected DG.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; thermophotovoltaic cells; cooling apparatus; direct-current electrical energy; energy conversion; grid-connected distributed generation; high-temperature semiconductors; micron-gap TPV system; nongrid-connected distributed generation; radiant energy; thermophotovoltaic systems; Automotive engineering; Combustion; Cooling; Distributed control; Energy conversion; Fires; Fuels; Semiconductor materials; Temperature distribution; USA Councils; DG; MTPV; TPV; distributed generation; high-temperature semiconductors; thermophotovoltaics;
Conference_Titel :
Power Engineering Society General Meeting, 2007. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-1296-X
Electronic_ISBN :
1932-5517
DOI :
10.1109/PES.2007.385810
