Title :
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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Quality Electronic Design (ASQED), 2010 2nd Asia Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Penang
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7809-5
DOI :
10.1109/ASQED.2010.5548157
