High Efficiency Thermophotovoltaics for Automotive Applications CNR - Institute of Electronic Materials

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Mazzer, Massimo, author.

Conference Name:

SAE 2000 World Congress (2000-03-06 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2000

Summary:

Theromophotovoltaic generators are a convenient solution to extend the range of commercial electric vehicles. High efficiencies and small volumes are required for this application. This paper shows how this problem can be addressed by using a new generation of photovoltaic cells based on quantum low-dimensional structures. Their advantage over the conventional (single gap) cells are remarkable, particularly for the conversion of narrow-band infrared radiation, produced by a combustor coupled to a selective emitter at about 1500K-1800K

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Publisher Number:

2000-01-0991

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